Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs - Building Homes and Strengthening Communities

Community Services Funding Sources & Background

The Community Services Section administers homeless and poverty-related funds through a network of community action agencies and other community based organizations. As a part of the Community Affairs Division, our mission is to improve living conditions for poor and homeless persons.

The Community Services Section administers programs funded by:

  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    • Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
  • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
    • Emergency Shelter Grants Program (ESGP)
  • State of Texas
    • Homeless Housing Services Program (HHSP)
Community Services Program Funding Categories
Program FY 2011 Funds
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) $32,579,103
Emergency Shelter Grants Program (ESGP) $8,080,389
State Funded Program: Homeless Housing Services Program (HHSP)(For SFY 2012) $5,000,000
TOTAL $45,659,492