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Program specialist Yaslyn Doyle details FY26 CSBG state plan deadlines and submission requirements
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Summary
Yaslyn Doyle of the Office of Community Services walked state administrators through what must be included in FY26 CSBG state plans, the 09/01/2025 submission deadline, the role of the SF-424M and UEI, and the public‑notice/hearing requirements states must meet to receive funding.
Yaslyn Doyle, a program specialist in the Division of Community Assistance at the Office of Community Services (OCS), opened a FY26 CSBG State Plan webinar and told attendees: "All FY '26 CSBG state plans are due by 09/01/2025." She said the state plan serves as the application for CSBG funding and maps how states will meet the program's national goals.
Doyle said a complete submission must include three core elements: the CSBG eligible entity list, the SF-424M cover form, and sections 1 through 15 of the CSBG state plan, including an up‑to‑date designation letter. She stressed the eligible entity list must be submitted before initializing a new plan and that the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) is used to track entities and prepopulate parts of the state plan.
Why this matters: the state plan both authorizes access to federal CSBG funds and documents the state's approach to accountability, performance targets and public input. Doyle advised grant recipients to use the planning process to set measurable outcomes, use assessments such as the ACSI survey, and align state goals with locally driven needs.
Doyle highlighted several administrative details that can delay funding if incorrect: the SF-424M must list the same authorized official named in item 1.2 of the state plan and in the designation letter attached as item 1.3; mismatches will trigger notifications to the program specialist to revise the submission. She also noted that TCA/OCS aims to provide feedback to submitted plans within roughly 10 calendar days.
On public participation, Doyle said the CSBG Act requires public notice and hearings as part of the plan process. Grant recipients should document outreach (agendas, sign-in sheets, transcripts, advertisements) and allow adequate time for comment — OCS advises no fewer than 30 days for public review and input. Doyle urged states to consider whether a combined public and legislative hearing would maximize participation but cautioned to prioritize maximum feasible participation for the populations served.
Next steps and contacts: Doyle reminded attendees that the final webinar covering sections 8–15 will be held on 2025-08-04 (3–4 p.m. Eastern) and encouraged states to open the online state plan tool early and to coordinate with assigned program specialists for technical assistance.
