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A section-by-section guide to drafting the FY27 CSBG tribal plan
Summary
Presenters walked through the fillable tribal plan PDF and explained what to include in Sections 1–8 (administrative info, tribal recognition, goals/objectives, community feedback, use of funds, eligibility procedures, assurances, and federal certifications) and offered practical tips for measurable objectives and documentation.
Presenters walked attendees through each of the eight sections in the CSBG tribal plan fillable PDF and described the types of information required in each.
Monica Toya (CSBG training and technical assistance, BLUCS Consulting) reviewed Sections 1–4: administrative information that must mirror SF-424M entries; Section 2 documentation for tribal recognition or multi-tribe recipients; Section 3 goal and objective drafting with guidance to identify service/strategy, target population, intended result, activity level and tracking; and Section 4 requirements for documenting community-based feedback and public review evidence.
Jocelyn Doyle reviewed Sections 5–8, including use-of-funds and fiscal controls (Section 5), eligibility policies (Section 6), the statement of assurances and a concise storytelling structure for annual reports (Section 7), and required federal certifications (Section 8). Speakers emphasized aligning objectives with at least one trackable measure and retaining documentation throughout the year to simplify reporting and strengthen program narratives.
