Building capacity in states to respond to poverty issues.
Keeping our members, the federal government, and other interested parties informed about issues related to CSBG and WAP through its publications and training.
Who We Are
The National Association for State Community Services Programs (NASCSP) is a professional association whose members are state administrators of the Community Services Block Grant Program (CSBG) and the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). NASCSP is the premier national association charged with advocating and enhancing the leadership role of states in preventing and reducing poverty.
What We Do
The NASCSP vision calls for the empowerment of low-income families. NASCSP helps states attain full utilization of resources to implement an extensive array of services to families. These include weatherization, energy assistance, child care, nutrition, employment, state energy programs, job training, asset development, and housing in urban, suburban and rural communities.
NASCSP’s expanded Training and Technical Assistance offerings provide customized, contracted support to help Weatherization Assistance Programs and CSBG State Office strengthen operations, build capacity and achieve measurable results.
Register Now for 2026 Annual Training Conference in Houston, TX September 21 - 25, 2026
Join us from September 21 – 25, 2026 in Houston for the 2026 Annual Training Conference where state leaders, program staff, and partners will connect for timely training, peer learning and practical strategies to strengthen CSBG and WAP programs.
Register today to bring new tools and solutions back to your state.