Fund+-+CSF+(Community+Svcs+Fund)

**Community Services Funding** //(CSF)// // (Formerly Human Services Commission Funding until June 30, 2011) //
**Overview of Community Services Funding (CSF)** In an effort to continue the HSC funding stream the Community Development Commission has become the grant administration agency effective July 1, 2011. The incorporation was approved under the condition that CSF (fomerly HSC) grantees would be subject to the same grant management processes as the CDC's federal grants. The CDC has now incorporated all CSF reporting into a standard form used for all Community Partners funding receipients.

__Be aware that the CSF grants were fully mainstreamed into the current CDC grant administration process effective July 1, 2012.__ The CDC supplies many of the form templates which you can be found on the Wiki, but you will need to have your governing board understand and be aware that forms and policies are required. Please be sure to review and become familiar with the Sonoma County CDC Funding Policies prior to applying for funding in the next cycle. You can also review a list of FAQ's compiled during the initial TA Session.

Please become familiar with the different committees and their role in the funding recommendation/decision process. The Community Development Committee will be the group to make funding recommendations for Public Service grants (the category CSF will be included in) at the March public hearings.

You are invited to attend any CD Commission meetings and speak during the public comment portion to update the CD Committee about your agency's notable achievements. We also encourage you to stay aware when new funding policies are being proposed so that you may have input you feel is important. Please familiarize yourself with the Sonoma County Upstream Investment Initiative which has been incorporated into the CD Funding Policies for the '13-'14 year. The current CD Funding Policy document can be found on the Forms &Templates page.

**Links:**
 * Reporting Requirements
 * Technical Assistance
 * FAQ's