OEO Staff

Use of 200% FPL Provision for CSBG Eligibility

Importing information regarding poverty line provisions for Community Action Agencies: On January 6, 2023, the Office of Community Services (OCS) released a notice regarding the 200% Federal Poverty Line (FPL) Provision for CSBG Eligibility.

Per the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (P.L. 117-328) and section 673(2) of the CSBG Act, states may revise the poverty line not to exceed 125 percent of the official poverty line otherwise applicable under the CSBG Act by substituting "200 percent” for “125 percent” for CSBG funding during FY 2022 (October 1, 2021 — September 30, 2022) and FY 2023 (October 1, 2022 — September 30, 2023).

Virginia is following the guidance from the Office of Community Services, Community Action Agencies are permitted to follow the 200% FPL through September 30, 2023. Any extension beyond September 30, 2023, will depend on future action by Congress.

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