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What CSBG funds can be used for — allocation limits and eligibility thresholds explained
Summary
Presenters reiterated that no more than 5% of CSBG may be allocated to administration (95% minimum for program funds), that funds generally cannot be used for land or facility purchases without waiver, and that income eligibility is ordinarily up to 125% of poverty though FY26 funds may be used at up to 200% where authorized by Public Law 119-75.
Webinar presenters reviewed the CSBG use-of-funds rules and eligibility thresholds that tribes must reflect in their FY27 tribal plans.
Jocelyn Doyle explained that, within the use-of-funds table, no more than 5% of funds may be allocated to administration and at least 95% must be allocated to program activities. Presenters also warned that CSBG funds may not be used for land, building, or facility purchases or improvements without an approved federal waiver.
On eligibility, presenters said the CSBG Act sets income-eligibility at up to 125% of the federal poverty level, but noted that under Public Law 119-75 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026) recipients may apply an eligibility rate of up to 200% for services provided with FY26 CSBG funds. Presenters recommended tribes include flexible language (stating a 125% baseline and authorizing use of 200% where appropriate) rather than committing automatically to the higher threshold.
