Training, technical assistance, and other activities

Section 678A(c) of the Community Services Block Grant Act (42 U.S.C. 9913(c)) is amended to read as follows: (c) Distribution requirement (1) In general The amounts reserved under section 674(b)(2)(A) for activities to be carried out under this subsection shall be distributed directly to eligible entities and other community services network organizations for— (A) professional development for key community services network organization personnel; (B) activities to improve community services network organization program quality, financial management, compliance, and governance practices (including practices related to performance management information systems); (C) activities that train community services network organizations in building and using evidence of effectiveness in achieving the purposes of this subtitle; and (D) activities to ensure responsiveness to identified local needs. (2) Eligible entities or organizations Eligible entities and other community services network organizations described in this subsection shall include such entities and organizations (and their partners, including institutions of higher education), with demonstrated expertise in providing training to individuals and organizations on methods of effectively addressing the needs of low-income and working families and communities..