Role in Oregon
ACF funds Head Start, community services, energy assistance, TANF, and child welfare programs in Oregon.
Key Programs
- Head Start and Early Head Start — direct awards to grantees (not pass-through)
- Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) — flows through OHCS to Community Action Agencies
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) — flows through OHCS
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) — flows through ODHS
- Child welfare programs (Title IV-E, IV-B) — flows through ODHS
How Funding Flows to OR Providers
ACF funding follows multiple paths in Oregon. Head Start awards go directly to grantees (primarily Community Action Agencies and tribal organizations). CSBG and LIHEAP flow through Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS). TANF and child welfare funding flow through the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS). Understanding which channel your organization uses determines where you apply.
Typical Award Types
Direct grants (Head Start), block grants (CSBG, TANF), formula grants (LIHEAP, Title IV-E)