CSBG Training and Resources

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CSBG Community Action Plan

Multi-Year Community Action Plan

Multi-Year Community Action Plan Training

Lesson 1: Alignment with CSBG and DHS

Lesson 2: Planning and Priority Setting

Lesson 3: Managing Projects and Programs

Lesson 4: Tools to Promote Self-Sufficiency

Lesson 5: Creative and Innovative Thinking

Lesson 6: Effective Use of Attachments

Lesson 7: The Application and Submission Process

Invoices and Budget

CSBG New Invoice Template Training Video – October 2020

CSBG Invoice Update Training Video – February 2021

CSBG User Guide Instructions For Completing Invoices – October 2021

CSBG New Invoice Template Review – October 2023

CSBG Invoice Template Best Practices – October 2023

CSBG Budget Training

Forms and Manuals

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CSBG Policy & Procedure Manual Effective 10/1/21

CSBG Community Action Plan Amendment Request Form

CSBG Community Needs Assessment Amendment Form

Additional Resources

Community Services Block Grant Tool Training for Contract Agencies

Components of Great Communication Training Video

Dealing with Challenging People Training Video

Superior Customer Service Training Video

YouTube playlist link: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJZP1rvMeG-r1aBXlbYUL4PSjV8-0_4q7

Segment Title	Description	Length
CSBG Town Hall	General Informational Session for Community Services Block Grant Agencies	24:17
CSBG Multi Year Action Plan Module 1	Short micro learning video addressing Multi-Year Community Action Plan alignment with TDHS mission, vision, values and the CSBG “Why"	3:13
CSBG Multi Year Action Plan Module 2	Short micro learning video addressing tools used by CSBG that are used as a reference to create Community Action Plans	3:31
CSBG Multi Year Action Plan Module 3	Short micro learning video addressing how to effectively use the application and attachments to communicate each community action agencies plan of services with ease	10:13
CSBG Multi Year Action Plan Module 4	Short micro learning video addressing effective use of annual updates and attachments and plan for submission	3:05
MYCAP Document	CSBG Multi-Year Comprehensive Application and Community Action Plan Document for FY2024-FY2026

Segment Title	Description	Length	Additional Resources
Importance of Understanding the Budget	Summary of content and takeaways from CSBG budget-focus session	8:31
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles	Introduction to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for ethical and accurate financial reporting	8:46	F&A Risk Management GAO Green Book Guide to State Audits brochure Comptroller’s Department of Audit Training Catalog
Direct Vs. Indirect Costs	Explanation of direct costs versus indirect costs	7:41	Webinar - Uniform Guidance Cost Principles Slides - Uniform Guidance Cost Principles 2 CFR § 200.413 Direct costs 2 CFR § 200.414 Indirect costs CSBG IM#37 – Definition and Allowability of Direct and Administrative Cost Block Appropriation and Allocations
Allowable Costs	Description of allowable costs and considerations needed when determining the allowability of costs	21:29	2 CFR § 200.403 Factors affecting allowability of costs 2 CFR § 200.404 Reasonable costs 2 CFR § 200.405 Allocable costs CFR § 200.420 – 476 General provisions for selected items of cost CAPLAW Q&A on Property Issues USC Title 42, Chapter 106 42 USC § 9918 Limitations on use of funds
Program-Based Budgeting	Review of the 10 CSBG Expenditure Domains	12:04	CSBG Annual Report Lexicon CSBG Annual Report website CAPLAW Q&A on Property Issues
Cost Categories	Description of cost categories and example invoicing	19:38	Sample Invoice
Forecasting the New Budget	Best practices for forecasting the budget	2:11

CSBG Training and Resources

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Multi-Year Community Action Plan

Multi-Year Community Action Plan Training

CSBG Budget Training

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