• Community Solar Subscription Platform Launch

    TIME: 2 PM ET | 1 PM CT | 12 PM MT | 11 AM PT The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Community Solar Partnership (NCSP) is partnering with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to increase access to community solar subscriptions for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) recipients. In this […]

  • Public CAA Convening

    TIME: 3PM ET | 2PM CT | 1PM MT | 12PM PT In this moment, public Community Action Agencies face unprecedented challenges and opportunities. In this event, NCAP will bring together public Community Action Agencies for programmatic updates, peer learning, and resource sharing. Gather with colleagues from across the nation to learn, discuss, and share! […]

  • Public Community Action Agency Convening

    TIME: 3 PM ET | 2 PM CT | 1 PM MT | 12 PM PT In this moment, public Community Action Agencies face unprecedented challenges and opportunities. In this event, NCAP will bring together public Community Action Agencies for programmatic updates, peer learning, and resource sharing. Gather with colleagues from across the nation to […]

  • Centering Equity in Collective Impact

    TIME: 2 PM ET | 1 PM CT | 12 PM MT | 11 AM PT In this webinar, co-authors of the recent article “Centering Equity in Collective Impact” will share an updated definition of collective impact based on lessons learned over the past 10 years, as well as specific strategies that can be used […]

  • Fearless HR

    TIME: 2PM ET | 1PM CT | 12PM MT | 11AM PT Scaling a Community Action Agency’s impact starts with empowering its people. CAAs rely on human resource functions with highly variable capacities—from fully formed, to fledgling, and everything in between. Attend this workshop to learn how to develop and equip proficient and fearless internal […]

  • Salary CAP: Exploring Compensation and COLA for the Head Start Workforce in Community Action Programs

    The average salary of Community Action Agency jobs varies according to location, department, and job description as well as experience, skills, and education. All CAAs across the country work to foster pay equity and manage compensation costs, but how does this impact Head Start and Early Head Start staff–especially when they receive an administrative Cost-of-Living […]

  • Increasing Seniors’ Digital Literacy With Live AARP Classes

    TIME: 12 PM ET | 11 AM CT | 10 AM MT | 9 AM PT **NOTE: Because this project is available in a select few states - IL, PA, NC, SC, GA, LA, TX, and AZ - only agencies from those states should attend this webinar. We hope to offer many more AARP webinars […]

  • Can I Use CSBG CARES Funds for Gift Cards?

    Attend this national webinar to learn the dos and don'ts of helping individuals and families recover from the pandemic by providing gift cards. NCAP, NASCSP, and CAPLAW staff will offer insights on how the program can be done properly and a local Community Action Agency will share how they have established a successful process for […]

  • Introduction to Sovereignty Training for Non-Native CAAs

    Led by the Alliance for a Just Society (AJS) and the Native Organizers Alliance (NAO), this training will help lay the foundation for an understanding of Native Sovereignty. Join us as we recognize and acknowledge the land, history, and culture of Native Nations, work to address the inequities that continue to exist, and strengthen the […]

  • National Partners Webinar on CARES Spending

    Join the National Partners to Learn More About the Mortgage Assistance Information Memorandum and the Dear Colleague Letter for Expending CSBG CARES Funds. This webinar will focus on the details of the CSBG-IM-2022-163 Mortgage Assistance and the CSBG – DCL- 2022-43 Expending CSBG CARES Funds FY 2022. Staff from OCS, CAPLAW, NASCSP, and NCAP will […]

  • Expanding Diversion: Using Problem-Solving to Reduce Homelessness

    TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, AT 2 PM ET | 1 PM CT | 12 PM MT | 11 AM PT Shelter diversion and problem-solving interventions play a critical role in reducing homelessness. Shelter diversion helps people experiencing a housing crisis to identify safe and appropriate alternatives to entering shelter or unsheltered homelessness. This intervention plays a […]

  • Advanced Weatherization Leveraging Skills Training With U.S. DOE

    Weatherization Program Notice (WPN) 22-9 provides new detailed guidance on using leveraging funds under different circumstances. In this webinar, Lead Policy Advisor for Technical Operations, Derek Schroeder, will explain the mechanics of traditional braiding, and explain options for co-funding individual measures. Participants will learn when to include or exclude supplemental measures in the DOE energy […]

  • DOE WAP Reporting Updates

    Federal programs must receive OMB approval of data collection tools on a three year cycle. Reporting forms for the WAP formula program must be renewed by May 2023 (OMB Control No: 1910-5127). In previous webinars, DOE solicited feedback on potential new metrics stemming from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Weatherization Readiness funding. In this webinar, […]

  • Community Action Conversation: LIHEAP & Community Solar Case Study

    The Illinois Solar For All program offers low-income community solar subscriptions with guaranteed bill savings and robust consumer protections. A pilot partnership between one state-approved vendor and three community action agencies is delivering bill savings to LIHEAP clients and paying the CAA’s for their time. The agencies are pleased with the outcomes so far, and […]