- (a) CSBG funds are contractually obligated to Eligible Entities, and accessed through the Department's web-based Contract System. Prior to executing a Contract for CSBG funds, the Department will verify that neither the entity, nor any member of the Eligible Entity's Board is federally debarred or excluded. Unless modified by Contract, the annual allocation has a beginning date of January 1 and an end date of December 31, regardless of the Eligible Entity's fiscal year. Eligible Entities may use the funds for administrative support and/or for direct services such as: education, employment, housing, health care, nutrition, transportation, linkages with other service providers, youth programs, emergency services, i.e., utilities, rent, food, Shelter, clothing, etc.
- (b) Eligible Entity shall determine Household income eligibility in compliance with §6.4 of this chapter (relating to Income Determination). The Household income eligibility level must be at or below 125% of the federal poverty level in effect at the time the customer makes an application for services.
(c) U.S. Citizen, U.S. National or Qualified Alien. Only U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals and Qualified Aliens are eligible to receive CSBG benefits. In accordance with §1.410(f) of this Part (relating to Determination of Alien Status for Program Beneficiaries), Eligible Entities must document U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, and Qualified Alien status for each household member using the Department approved form. Populations that are documented by the Administrator as covered by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) or the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) are excepted from having verification under this rule performed, unless required to do so under federal guidance. Administrators must include in their operational processes a means by which a household may appeal a determination of their eligibility under this subsection. Qualified Alien status must also be verified and documented using SAVE. Household eligibility shall be determined as follows:
- (1) Count income for all Household members eighteen years of age and older, including Unqualified Aliens; and
- (2) Calculate Household size for determining eligibility or benefits to exclude all Unqualified Aliens.
Source Note:The provisions of this §6.204 adopted to be effective January 1, 2025, 49 TexReg 10509; amended to be effective March 26, 2026, 51 TexReg 1824.