The mission of the Department of Community Services and Development (CSD) is to improve the economic security of vulnerable Californians through programs and partnerships that support the …

Neither the State of California nor the federal government provides direct grants to individuals and will not initiate contact by phone, email, text messages, or social media channels to request personal or …

May 29, 2025 · The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funds innovative programs that are administered by 60 different community-based organizations statewide, with the intent to alleviate the …

May 29, 2025 · CSD is designated by the Governor as the state agency responsible for administering the CSBG program in California. There are currently 60 private nonprofit and local government …

May 12, 2025 · Other Income Qualified Utility Assistance Programs NOT Administered by CSD California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) - Provides a 30-35% discount on your utility bill.

If you feel CSD was unable to serve you because of a language barrier (limited English proficiency) or other communication differences, CSD may be able to provide additional communication assistance …

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Community Services Locate services that address needs of qualifying low-income families and individuals, including employment, education, income management, housing, nutrition, emergency …

Get to Know LIHEAP LIHEAP stands for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. It may be able to help you pay yo ur energy bill. LIHEAP is a federally funded program that helps low-income …

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