Community Services Block Grant Program


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The Madison County Community Services Block Grant Program provides a wide range of services and activities that have a direct, measurable impact on the causes of poverty in the county.  The Madison County Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Program advocates for the needs of underserved and low-income individuals, families, and communities to attain skills, knowledge and services to overcome poverty and support well-being.

Utilizing funding provided by the Department of Health and Human Services and administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity and Madison County Community Development.

The Madison County Community Services Block Grant Program offers the following programs:

  • Vocational Training- Madison County Community Development contracts with the Madison County Employment & Training department, Lewis & Clark Community College and Southwestern Illinois College to provide training to clients that have a high potential for employment opportunities. 
  • Adult Basic Education (GED) – Madison County Community Development works in coordination with Lewis & Clark Community College and Southwestern Illinois College at its Granite City campus to provide GED instruction and testing fees for income eligible students.
  • Scholarship Program – Madison County Community Development annually awards 5 scholarships to students attending Southwestern Illinois College at Granite City, Lewis & Clark Community College and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to assist eligible students with the expenses of a post-secondary education. High school seniors can contact their guidance office for information. 
  • Nutrition- CSBG funds are used to provide food assistance to local participating food pantries.  Contact local food pantries for assistance.
  • Home Repairs – Partners with IMPACT, CIL to provide accessibility ramps for disabled clients.  Madison County Community Development partners with Senior Services Plus to provide a small home repair program to help senior homeowners remain in their homes.
  • Prepared Meals – The Community Services Block Grant program partners with Senior Services Plus, Highland Meals on Wheels, and Collinsville Township to provide home delivery and congregate site meals to seniors.  
  • Youth Education Programs – Partners with Riverbend Family Ministries and YWCA Southwestern Illinois to provide after school supplementary education services. 
  • Summer Camp- Partners with Venice Park District and YWCA Southwestern Illinois for summer education and recreational programs for disadvantaged youth.
  • Family Self-Sufficiency – Partner with Madison County Housing Authority to provide subsidized housing assistance to families while working with the families to attend training, obtain jobs and become self-sufficient. 
  • Vision Assistance- Provides assistance to eligible clients for eyeglasses and exam.
  • Medical Assistance- Provides prescription payment assistance.
  • Transportation Services to Maintain Employment- Assistance for bus tokens/bus pass and/or gas card to maintain employment. 
  • Car Repair- Assistance for employees working full-time to maintain employment.
  • Medical Transportation- Assistance for low-income, disabled and elderly who are struggling to access transportation for medical, dental, dialysis, hospital appointments and/or pickup medical prescription.
 

Income Eligibility Guidelines

CSBG Assistance provided to clients who are at or below the 200% of poverty.

2024 Income Guidelines
200% of Poverty (Income is calculated on 30-day gross income)

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To apply for specific services, contact the agencies listed below:

 

Vision Assistance
Madison County Community Development (618)296-6177

Local Food Pantries     
The Salvation Army – Alton Corp
Telephone (618) 465-7764
(Riverbend area) 

The Salvation Army – Granite City Corp
Telephone (618) 451-7957
(Tri-Cities Area) 

H.E.M. new Life Center (East Alton) (618)444-6638
Community Care Center (Tri-cities)
Telephone (618) 876-8770

State Park Food Pantry/ Alpha & Omega Church
Telephone (618) 344-4091 (Collinsville)

River of Life Community Church & Soup Kitchen (Granite City) (618) 797-7933
Collinsville Food Pantry
Telephone (618) 346-1861 (Collinsville)

New Shining Light
Telephone (618) 530-2347 (Tri-cities)

Bread of Life Food Pantry (Alhambra, Hamel, Worden) (618)656-4828
Glen Ed Pantry 
Telephone (618)656-7506 (District 7 area)
Highland Area Christian Service Ministry Telephone (618)954-9295
(Highland)
Ministries Unlimited (Troy) (618)505-5083
Guardian Angels Food Pantry 
Telephone (618) 462-0634 (Alton) 
Venice Township 
Telephone (618)452-1121
St. Vincent DePaul (Wood River) (618)254-3198
Soup n Share Outreach Program Telephone (618) 709-7500 (Madison)  The Storehouse 
Telephone (618)960-0875
SOS Soup Kitchen (Collinsville) (618)344-2526
Operation Blessing (Wood River) Telephone (618)251-5683 Our Lady Queen of Peace (Bethalto) (618)377-6519 Community Hope Center (Riverbend area) (618)251-8021

 

Family Self-Sufficiency
Madison County Housing Authority - (618)-345-5142 Ext. 1106
Senior Meals
Senior Services Plus - (618) 465-3298 Ext. 107
Highland Meals on Wheels - (618) 954-0356
Collinsville Township Senior Center- (618) 344-1290  
Home Repairs & Accessibility Ramp Program
IMPACT, CIL- (618) 462-1411 Jenna
Senior Services Plus- (618) 465-3298 Ext. 149
Youth 
Riverbend Family Ministries (618) 251-9790

YWCA(Southwestern Illinois) (618)465-7774
Summer Camp
Venice Park District (618)451-7201
YWCA (Southwestern Illinois) (618)465-7774
Vocational Training
Madison County Employment & Training (618)296-4301
Lewis & Clark Community College (618) 468-4145
Southwestern Illinois College (618)931-0600 ext. 7396
Scholarships
Madison County Community Development (618)296-4382
Transportation Services 
Madison County Catholic Charities (Alton) (618)-462-0634
Madison County Catholic Charities (Granite City) (618)877-1184
Car Repairs (MCCD)
(
618)296-6177
Medical Transportation 
Jewel Ride
(1-877-595-7933)
Adult Basic Education (GED)
Lewis & Clark Community College (618)468-4141
Southwestern Illinois Collage 1-866-942-7942 ext. 5525
Prescription Payment Assistance
Madison County Catholic Charities
Alton
(618)462-0634
Madison
(618) 877-1184

 
For additional information on the Madison County Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Program, contact Amy Lyerla at (618)296-4382.

For more information regarding the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) program please visit the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity webpage at https://www.illinois.gov/dceo/CommunityServices/HousingAssistance/CSBG/Pages/default.aspx