Programs

CSD works to reduce poverty for Californians by leading the development and coordination of effective and innovative programs for low-income Californians. CSD administers local community services and energy programs through a network of local providers and regional administrators to deliver services to low-income families, individuals, and communities. The services and programs administered by CSD help low‐income Californians achieve and maintain economic security, meet their home energy needs, and reduce their utility costs through energy efficiency upgrades and access to clean renewable energy.​

LIHEAP​

The Low ​Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally funded program that provides assistance to eligible low-income households with the goal of managing and meeting their energy costs and immediate home heating and/or cooling needs.

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​LIHWAP

The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is a limited-term, federally funded program that provides financial assistance to eligible low-income Californians to help manage their residential water utility costs. 

​Learn more about LIHWAP

CSBG​

The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) is a federally funded investment that aims to reduce poverty in the United States. CSBG is designed to provide a range of services to assist low-income families and individuals attain the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to achieve economic security.

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​​​LIWP

The Low-Income Weatherization Program (LIWP) reduces household energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions by funding energy efficiency upgrades and rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems at no cost to low-income households, with a focus on farmworker housing and multi-family affordable housing​. ​One of the California Climate Investments, LIWP reduces greenhouse gas emissions by saving energy​ and generating clean renewable power. 

Learn more about LIWP

DOE ​WAP

The U.S. Department of Energy's Weatherization Assistance Program (DOE ​WAP) helps reduce energy usage and costs by providing services intended to improve energy efficiency in the homes of eligible low-income households.       

Learn more ​about DOE ​WAP​

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Farmworker Resource Center Grant

The Farmworker Resourc​e Center Grant Program provided funding to counties​ to develop​ resource centers and programs designed to address the needs of farmworkers and their families.​​​​​

Learn more about the Farmworker Resource Center Grant​​​​​

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CalEITC​

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is widely recognized as one of the nation’s most powerful resources for​ improving the economic stability of low-to-moderate income individuals and families. ​The California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) and its federal counterpart provide refundable cashback credits to qualifying working Californians when they file their tax return. ​​

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CAPP

The California Arrearage Payment Program (CAPP) offered financial assistance for California energy utility customers to help reduce past due energy bill balances accrued during the COVID-19 pandemic.​​ 

Learn more a​​bo​ut CAPP

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