National CAP

CCAP Office Hours: Your Questions, Answered
2026-01-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-10 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
Need help with the CCAP process? Have questions about renewal, requirements, or next steps? Join NCAP for virtual CCAP Office Hours—a relaxed, one-hour session where you set the agenda. This is not a formal presentation. Just drop in, bring your questions, and get real-time answers from our team. Whether you’re starting your CCAP journey or planning for renewal, we’re here to help. No registration needed, just click on the link on the date/time you would like to join us.
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2026 NCAP Promise Power Up
2026-01-21 16:00, 2026-03-31 16:00 - 16:30
As a new year begins, bringing fresh hope alongside familiar challenges — NCAP invites you to pause, rise above the noise, and reconnect!
Join NCAP for the 2026 Promise Power Ups, a series of 15-minute sessions designed to offer brief but powerful moments to connect, inspire hope, and reaffirm the Promise of Community Action that unites us. The strength of the Community Action Network lies in our people, our shared promise, our connections, and our determination.
Everyone in the network is invited. Bring your entire team!
Here are some ideas to take your team’s Power Up experience to the next level:

Wear your Community Action Swag on Promise Power Up days.
Send us your team photos for NCAP’s social media.
Tag NCAP and use #PromisePowerUp in social media.
Suggest a song for the Promise Power Up playlist.
Provide coffee or snacks for your team around the time of the Promise Power Up.

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WAP Webinar Series: Advanced Weatherization Strategies for Lowering Household Energy Costs — Baltimore Case Study
2026-02-11 14:00 - 15:00
Presenters will describe how the Baltimore City Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD)’s case management system brings in lead abatement, asthma reduction, fall prevention, and home rehabilitation services.
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ED/CEO Roundtables - Responding to the Shifting Landscape - 2/12/26
2026-02-12 16:00 - 17:00
Join NCAP for a continuation of the Roundtable series for current Community Action Executive Directors and CEOs. The Roundtables are designed to provide space for an engaging session where EDs and CEOs will have the opportunity to participate in confidential small group discussions with peers.
These Roundtables are an opportunity to discuss emerging issues, get updates on available tools and resources, and learn effective strategies from your peers. EDs and CEOs may sign up for one or more roundtable sessions.
Register now to attend the Roundtable in February!
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WAP Webinar Series: Advanced Weatherization Strategies for Lowering Household Energy Costs — Maximizing Delivery of Household Weatherization Measures
2026-02-17 14:00 - 15:00
Trainers will explain how to fund and audit non-DOE WAP measures or measures with a Savings to Investment Ratio (SIR) of less than 1.0. Panelists will review the benefits of using DOE Priority Lists and how to add them to your state plan.
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Collaborative on Economic Mobility Listening Session
2026-02-18 14:00 - 15:00
We want to hear from you! Join the Collaborative on Economic Mobility (CEM) for an interactive listening session to share your needs and ideas and provide insight on tools and resources. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with peers across the Community Action network and gain insight into what is most needed to advance economic mobility, how current tools and resources are being applied to local initiatives, and what feedback can help improve and shape future resources moving forward. The key areas of focus will include Workforce Development, High-Quality Education, Community-Asset Building, Whole Family Approaches, and Innovative Community Programs and Organizations.
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Nonprofit Finances for Non-Finance Professionals
2026-02-24 13:00 - 14:00
Not-for-profit professionals are skilled in delivering services and championing change, and in pursuit of their mission, they must also possess an understanding of the organization’s financial well-being. Join us for a discussion of a not-for-profits fiscal responsibilities and an overview of a not-for-profit’s financial statements. We’ll look at a not-for-profit organization’s basic financial statements and supplemental reports as well as the core aspects of the Form 990 and the audit report.
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From Compliance to Capacity: Understanding the CSBG Organizational Standards
2026-02-24 14:00 - 15:00
Learn how the CSBG Organizational Standards strengthen governance, accountability, and operations in Community Action Agencies. This overview highlights how the Standards serve as both a compliance framework and a tool for building organizational capacity.
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From Lessons to Lasting Impact: A Whole Family Approach Webinar
2026-02-25 14:00 - 15:00
Across the country, many Community Action Agencies are adopting a Whole Family Approach (WFA) to advance social and economic mobility for families. The agencies embarking on this path are located in urban, suburban, rural, and frontier places with a diverse mix of programs and agency capacities.
While experience shows that integrated, family-centered services lead to stronger outcomes for both parents and children, agencies have learned that success requires more than strong program design, it demands organizational alignment, systems change, and sustained leadership commitment.
This national webinar offers a deeper look at what implementation truly looks like, featuring agencies from NCAP’s Regional Advanced Whole Family Approach Community of Practice. Three agencies will be featured on a panel presentation that will highlight their learning and progress.
To further enrich the discussion, the session will support a robust Q&A, offering additional perspectives and responding to participant questions related to implementation, readiness, and sustainability.
This session is designed for agency leaders, managers, and practitioners who are seeking practical insights, peer-informed strategies, and reassurance that meaningful, lasting change is possible, even when the path is complex.
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WAP Webinar Series: Advanced Weatherization Strategies for Lowering Household Energy Costs — California Case Study
2026-02-26 14:00 - 15:00
Presenters will discuss how California Community Action Agencies and Associations collaborate and coordinate to reduce deferrals and multiply energy conservation measures, modeling best practices for the rest of the WAP network.
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WAP Webinar Series: Advanced Weatherization Strategies for Lowering Household Energy Costs — Key Opportunities to Increase the Use of LIHEAP in Weatherization
2026-03-04 14:00 - 15:00
Trainers will detail opportunities for maximizing the impact of DOE WAP Health and Safety funds, DOE WAP Leveraging Activity funds, and Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) WAP transfer funds. Participants will learn how to work with state planning processes to bring as many resources as possible to their community.
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Renewing your CCAP: What you Need to Know About
2026-03-05 13:00 - 14:00
Join NCAP for a one-hour session designed to help Certified Community Action Professionals (CCAPs) successfully maintain their credential. We’ll review the renewal process, share best practices for tracking and reporting your continuing learning and engagement activities, and answer your questions about timelines and documentation. This session is especially valuable for CCAPs planning to renew in 2026. You worked hard to earn your CCAP—let’s make sure you’re ready to keep your credential active and recognized!
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New State Association ED/CEO Orientation
2026-03-10 14:00 - 15:00
Join NCAP for the 2026 New State Association Executive Director/CEO Orientation. This conversational session is meant to orient State Association directors to their unique role within a State Association and the Community Action Network and provide new State Association executives with the opportunity to connect with their peers from around the country. This session is offered as a member benefit to those with five years or less experience in their State Association leadership role.
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Whole Family Approach Resource Round-up
2026-03-11 14:00 - 15:00
Ready to move from learning about the Whole Family Approach to putting it into practice?
Join this interactive webinar to take a deeper look at Whole Family Approach (WFA) tools and resources that support agencies in designing, implementing, and strengthening their WFA efforts. In this session we’ll explore how tools such as the WFA Design Plan, Building Blocks and Resource Guide, Readiness Assessment, and Pilot Charter Template work together to drive intentional design, strengthen alignment across programs, and support ongoing growth and change.
Whether you’re just getting started or refining your Whole Family Approach efforts, this webinar is designed to meet you where you are. Participants will gain practical examples, real-world implementation insights, and guidance on using these resources within their organizations. You’ll walk away with actionable tools, clearer alignment strategies, and a preview of what’s ahead for your WFA.
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Your Way to WAPPro: Inside the Experience and How to Apply
2026-03-11 15:00 - 16:00
The Weatherization Professional Leadership Development Institute (WAPPro) was developed to strengthen leadership across the Weatherization network through shared learning, practical problem-solving, and peer connection. Recognizing that strong programs rely on strong leaders, the cohort provides a structured space for Weatherization professionals to expand leadership skills, exchange strategies, and build lasting connections. The cohort is supported by NCAP’s consultants and partners, Optimum Performance Solutions (OPS) with additional subject matter experts joining to support where needed in focus areas. This informational webinar offers an opportunity to understand the program’s structure and expectations while helping prospective applicants determine readiness and prepare for the application process. WAPPro 3.0 will consist of six two-hour virtual sessions from June to November 2026. Applications close April 30, 2026.
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Tips for Success with the CCAP Proctored Exam
2026-03-12 13:00 - 14:00
The 2026 CCAP Proctored Examination will be administered on Wednesday, April 15. Candidates planning to sit for the Proctored Exam are invited to join CCAP program staff for this informational tour covering what to expect before, during and after Exam Day. Trainers will reinforce important dates, steps CCAP Candidates are expected to take, and, rules for Exam Day. Participants will receive a first-hand look at the online Community Action Academy platform through which the Proctored Exam will be administered, and we will leave as much time as needed to answer Candidate questions.
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Risk Management Myths
2026-03-18 14:00 - 15:00
Some of the most common advice out there about risk management just might be wrong. Join NRMC for this thought-provoking session that will “bust” myths we believe have outlived their use and share alternatives for how to think about and act on risk.
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New State Association Staff Orientation
2026-03-24 14:00 - 15:00
Join NCAP for the 2026 New State Association Staff Orientation. This conversational session is meant to orient State Association staff to their unique role within a State Association and the Community Action Network and provide new State Association team members with the opportunity to connect with their peers from around the country. This session is offered as a member benefit to State Association team members with five years or less experience in their State Association role.
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Aligning Community Assessments with Your Mission and Goals
2026-03-25 14:00 - 15:00
Join NCAP to examine how Community Action Agencies can transform Community Assessments from a requirement to a strategic leadership tool. Participants will explore how integrating qualitative and quantitative data with customer input can strengthen alignment of the Agency’s mission, strategic goals, and outcomes.
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Community Action Month Toolkit Overview
2026-03-26 16:00 - 17:00
May is Community Action Month and NCAP’s toolkit has everything you need to celebrate, including sample graphics and social media messages, activities and events, outreach resources, customizable templates, and more. Join us as we walk through the contents of this year’s toolkit and how to use it.
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Weatherization Workforce Excellence Series: Session 1: Retention through support and culture; Well-being, mentorship, and burnout prevention
2026-04-01 14:00 - 15:00
Weatherization Workforce Excellence Series: Building, Supporting, and Sustaining a High-Impact Weatherization Workforce
Building, Supporting, and Sustaining a High-Impact Weatherization Workforce is a four-part webinar series designed to help Weatherization leaders and staff strengthen their workforce from the inside out. The series explores how to build high-performing teams, foster supportive workplace cultures that improve retention, implement innovative recruitment strategies to expand the talent pipeline, and develop leadership and career pathways that ensure long-term continuity and program success. Grounded in real-world experience and tailored to the realities of the Weatherization network, this series offers practical strategies, tools, and insights agencies can apply immediately to strengthen workforce stability, resilience, and impact.
Session 1: Retention through support and culture; Well-being, mentorship, and burnout prevention
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Description– Retention is more than compensation—it is about culture, care, and connection. This session examines strategies agencies can use to retain skilled staff by fostering supportive work environments that prioritize employee well-being, mentorship, and professional growth. Participants will explore practical approaches to addressing burnout, supporting staff through high workloads, and building a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and motivated to stay and grow within the Weatherization network.
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Turning Ideas into Impact: Implementing Innovative Approaches to Advance Economic Mobility Part 1
2026-04-15 14:00 - 15:00
A Two-Part Webinar Series
Advancing economic mobility requires Community Action leaders to implement innovative solutions to address complex challenges. This two-part webinar series explores practical strategies for transforming innovative ideas into measurable community impact. Participants will gain insight and advice from peers in the Community Action network, along with tools and resources to foster innovation, align resources, build capacity to adapt and scale approaches over time. Part 1 of the series will focus on establishing a shared culture of innovation, leveraging resources, and developing collaborative partnerships that support innovation across sectors. Part 2 of the series will focus on intentionally designing, implementing, and evaluating innovative initiatives for long-term sustainability.
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Weatherization Workforce Excellence Series: Session 2: Building a High-Performance WAP Team
2026-04-16 14:00 - 15:00
Weatherization Workforce Excellence Series: Building, Supporting, and Sustaining a High-Impact Weatherization Workforce
Building, Supporting, and Sustaining a High-Impact Weatherization Workforce is a four-part webinar series designed to help Weatherization leaders and staff strengthen their workforce from the inside out. The series explores how to build high-performing teams, foster supportive workplace cultures that improve retention, implement innovative recruitment strategies to expand the talent pipeline, and develop leadership and career pathways that ensure long-term continuity and program success. Grounded in real-world experience and tailored to the realities of the Weatherization network, this series offers practical strategies, tools, and insights agencies can apply immediately to strengthen workforce stability, resilience, and impact.
Session 2: Building a High-Performance WAP Team
Thursday, April 16, 2026
This session focuses on the foundational elements of a high-performing Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) team. Participants will explore the roles, structures, and leadership practices that support clarity, accountability, and collaboration across administrative, field, and management staff. Emphasis is placed on aligning individual roles to agency goals, setting clear expectations, and creating systems that support consistency, quality, and results in a high-demand environment.
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ED/CEO Roundtables - Responding to the Shifting Landscape - 4/16/26
2026-04-16 16:00 - 17:00
Join NCAP for a continuation of the Roundtable series for current Community Action Executive Directors and CEOs. The Roundtables are designed to provide space for an engaging session where EDs and CEOs will have the opportunity to participate in confidential small group discussions with peers.
These Roundtables are an opportunity to discuss emerging issues, get updates on available tools and resources, and learn effective strategies from your peers. EDs and CEOs may sign up for one or more roundtable sessions.
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The Call Before the Big Investment: Getting Ready for Opportunity
2026-04-22 14:00 - 15:00
Every agency dreams of the moment when a funder or foundation reaches out with interest that looks like true partnership and a healthy investment in the agency’s work. What happens when opportunity comes knocking — not six months from now, but right now? Imagine a major funder calls and wants to meet in three days. What story would you tell? What materials would you walk in with? And more importantly, would you be ready?
This session will focus on how agencies can become “funding-ready” and well-positioned to share their Whole Family Approach efforts with potential funders, investors, and partners. Participants will walk through practical steps to prepare for these conversations from strengthening your Theory of Change and refining WFA data, to aligning your strategic plan so you can confidently articulate your work and its impact on families.
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Weatherization Workforce Excellence Series: Session 3: Innovative strategies for recruitment by reaching youth and beyond
2026-04-23 14:00 - 15:00
Weatherization Workforce Excellence Series: Building, Supporting, and Sustaining a High-Impact Weatherization Workforce
Building, Supporting, and Sustaining a High-Impact Weatherization Workforce is a four-part webinar series designed to help Weatherization leaders and staff strengthen their workforce from the inside out. The series explores how to build high-performing teams, foster supportive workplace cultures that improve retention, implement innovative recruitment strategies to expand the talent pipeline, and develop leadership and career pathways that ensure long-term continuity and program success. Grounded in real-world experience and tailored to the realities of the Weatherization network, this series offers practical strategies, tools, and insights agencies can apply immediately to strengthen workforce stability, resilience, and impact.
Session 3: Innovative strategies for recruitment by reaching youth and beyond
Thursday, April 23, 2026
This session highlights innovative and comprehensive recruitment strategies designed to expand the Weatherization workforce pipeline. Participants will explore approaches for engaging youth, career-changers, and untapped populations through outreach, partnerships, and intentional messaging. The session will also address the importance of integrating safety awareness, foundational training, and essential soft skills into recruitment and onboarding efforts to ensure new hires are prepared for long-term success in Weatherization careers.
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