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HB 1024

Community Services Block Grant Program; revision of funding allocation formula, report.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Wendell Walker

Virginia bill to restructure how federal Community Services Block Grant funding is divided among localities, with state reporting on the new allocation formula.

Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (4-Y 1-N)
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Bill Summary · HB 1024

Legislative bill overview

HB 1024 proposes to revise how Virginia allocates Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funding among local communities and directs the state to produce a report on the new allocation formula. The bill addresses the distribution mechanism for federal block grant dollars that support anti-poverty and community service programs across the state.

Why is this important

CSBG funding supports critical services like job training, emergency assistance, and childcare for low-income Virginians. How these dollars are divided geographically and by program type directly affects which communities receive resources and the scale of services available in each region. Changes to the formula could shift funding between urban, suburban, and rural areas.

Potential points of contention

  • Geographic winners and losers: Revising allocation formulas inevitably shifts resources from some regions to others; communities currently receiving higher allocations may oppose changes
  • Formula methodology: Disagreement over whether allocation should be based on poverty rates, population size, historical distribution, service gaps, or other metrics
  • Implementation timeline and transition: Whether changes occur immediately or with a gradual phase-in period, affecting service continuity and program planning

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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