2025 Weatherization Day Innovations in Action Webinar - Out of the Box Thinking with a Box Store Service Strategy: Michigan's Rural Service Hubs
2025-10-30 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
If you build it, they will come, so why not dream big? Join us to learn about an innovative approach developed by the Michigan Bureau of Community Action and Economic Opportunity (BCEAO) that is reclaiming empty store fronts to serve rural families and communities. Vacant outlet and strip mall spaces are being repurposed to deliver and coordinate community resources including Weatherization and LIHEAP assistance, emergency services, food and nutrition support, and other CSBG funded programs while building trust and strengthening local connections.
Partners on these pilot projects include laundry services, home goods retailers, and human service providers, but it isn’t hard to imagine a future where local farmers and grocers, barbers and hair cutting businesses, and other skilled tradespeople could be added to the mix. Where might a place like this be possible in your hometown? How would you engage community to explore development strategies? What resources and partners do you need at the table? Come and challenge yourself to think outside of the box and serve your communities in nontraditional ways.
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Building Stronger Systems, Stronger Families: Whole Family Approach Webinar Series
2025-11-05 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-17 14:00 - 15:00
This Whole Family Approach (WFA) webinar series aims to inspire, equip, and connect Community Action Agencies who are driving transformational changes through this approach. This 4-part webinar series will highlight real-world implementation strategies, celebrate the progression of several members of our Regional Advanced Community of Practice and foster a learning community rooted in continuous learning and shared purpose. Together, we’ll explore what’s possible when we center families, align systems, and commit to building pathways to economic mobility and well-being, one connection at a time, through a Whole Family Approach.
September 22, 2025: Leading with Purpose: CAPLP’s Journey in Advancing Whole Family Work
October 29, 2025: WFA Practitioner’s Roundtable Centered on Data
November 5, 2025: Scaling WFA & Measuring What Matters
December 17, 2025: Reimagining Possibility: What WFA Can Become
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Multifamily Weatherization: Closing Out Your First Project
2025-11-06 14:00 - 16:00
Successfully managing and closing out a multifamily weatherization project requires detailed coordination, consistent communication, and a solid grasp of technical, administrative, and logistical requirements. This session will walk participants through each stage of project execution, from establishing a realistic timeline and managing contractors to data collection, resident coordination, and financial closeout. Attendees will learn best practices for minimizing resident disruptions, ensuring proper documentation, and maintaining clear expectations around billing, change orders, and standards. Special attention will be paid to project phasing, quality control inspections (QCI), client education, and coordinating final steps with grantee. Participants will leave equipped to close projects efficiently, maintain compliance, and deliver lasting results.
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Solar for CAPs 201: Navigating the Changing Solar Landscape
2025-11-17 14:00 - 15:00
While federal support for solar development has changed, state policies and private developer priorities often have a much greater influence on the opportunities available in your area. During this webinar, learn about the benefits available for both your agency and your clients. Our speakers will describe several different models CAPs can replicate in their areas. Additionally, hear about the changes in state and federal policies regarding solar and what this means for your current and potential projects. Learn how to stay the course as we navigate the evolving world of solar as a Network.
Speakers:

Bill Grant (NCAP Consultant)
Steven Leitner (Cap Solar)
Debi Brandt (UCAP)
Greta Chizek (USSolar)
Dr. Hightower (CAPHennepin)
Ben Paulos (CESA, NREL)

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Promise Power Ups
2025-11-20 16:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-11 16:00 - 16:30
NCAP invites the entire Community Action Network to a series of 15-minute meetings aimed to connect members, inspire hope and unleash the power of the Community Action Promise. The entire Network is invited to participate monthly.
Monday, September 15th at 2:00pm ET / 1:00pm CT / 12:00pm MT / 11:00am PT
Friday, October 10th at 2:00pm ET / 1:00pm CT / 12:00pm MT / 11:00am PT
Thursday, November 20th at 4:00pm ET / 3:00pm CT / 2:00pm MT / 1:00pm PT
Thursday, December 11th at 4:00pm ET / 3:00pm CT / 2:00pm MT / 1:00pm PT

The Impact of Excellence
2025-12-02 14:00 - 15:00
In this peer-led session, participants will hear how Community Action Agencies from across the country are using the Community Action Standards of Excellence to navigate challenges and keep their work moving forward. Leaders will share how operating at their best helps teams make confident decisions, strengthen operations, and sustain impact. The session shows how excellence isn’t extra—it’s a way to build resilience and deliver on your mission, even in the most demanding moments.
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Pathways to Excellence Peer Reviewer Training
2025-12-10 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-17 13:00 - 17:00
Serving as a Pathways to Excellence Peer Reviewer is a great opportunity to support excellence, foster growth, and strengthen the Community Action Network.
Join us for the 2025 Pathways to Excellence Peer Reviewer Training—a two-part virtual training designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to serve as a Pathways Peer Reviewer, a vital role in helping Community Action Agencies advance their excellence practices.
DATES: Wednesday, December 10 and Wednesday, December 17
TIME: 1 PM – 5 PM ET / 12 PM – 4 PM CT / 11 AM – 3 PM MT / 10 AM – 2 PM PT
TRAINING TOPICS INCLUDE:

Core concepts of organizational excellence and the Standards of Excellence
How to interpret and apply the Standards to agency practices
Strategies for assessing alignment and identifying evidence of excellence
Techniques for writing clear, actionable, and supportive feedback

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
We invite all Community Action Network members to attend! However, only those who meet eligibility criteria may serve as Peer Reviewers.
Participants must attend both sessions and meet other criteria to be eligible to serve as a Peer Reviewer for the Pathways to Excellence program. To learn more about serving as a Peer Reviewer, click here.
REGISTRATION FEE: $449 per person for members. $549 per person for nonmembers.
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Equipping the Journey: Exploring the Resources from the Collaborative on Economic Mobility
2025-12-11 14:00 - 15:00
This webinar training offers a practical overview of tools and resources available through the Collaborative on Economic Mobility that are designed to help support individuals, families, and communities on the journey to economic mobility. Participants will explore the curated selection of resources that address common challenges to economic mobility and will gain insight into actionable strategies for implementation with local community initiatives.
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Community Action Transit Forum: Connecting Models, Communities, and CAA Practice
2025-12-15 14:00 - 15:30
Community Action Agencies are coordinating and operating a wide range of transit solutions that help people and families stay connected to work, education, health care, and daily needs. This session features CAA transit providers showcasing how volunteer driver programs, fixed-route services, non-emergency medical transportation, coordinated transit efforts, and on-demand models function in real communities, with insights and resources from the Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility Technical Assistance Center (CCAM-TAC). Participants will have space to explore the models that resonate with their agency, hear how peers are putting them into practice, and connect with others who are advancing transportation options across the network.
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Peer Data Webinar Series: The ROAD to Continuous Quality Improvement
2026-01-07 14:00 - 15:00
Learn how Community Action Program of Ramsey and Washington Counties (CAPRW) used a systematic, data-informed approach to Redefine, Optimize, Assess, and Demonstrate quality to pave the way to sustained improvements in their Head Start program. Hear lessons learned, continued efforts, and how you can deploy similar approaches in various programs at your agency.
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WFA Webinar Series: Building Stronger Systems, Stronger Families: Scaling WFA: A Journey of Growth and Impact with Bluegrass Community Action Partnership
2026-01-14 14:00 - 15:00
Join NCAP for Scaling WFA: A Journey of Growth and Impact with Bluegrass Community Action Partnership and gain an inside look at how Bluegrass Community Action Partnership, a Community Action Agency based in Frankfort, Kentucky has shifted its culture, practices, and services to focus on both children and their parents simultaneously. From their early beginnings to their current achievements and their vision for what’s next, Bluegrass CAP is transforming how families are supported across various agency systems and programs. The session will include highlights from their newly released Whole Family design brief and share how they are presenting their progress and work to potential funders.
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How To Thrive Amid Uncertainty
2026-01-14 14:00 - 15:00
Nonprofits operating in 2026 face a high level of uncertainty. That can make it hard to understand the risks you face and know what to do about them. In this webinar, NRMC shares tools to help you understand and act on risks even when information is limited and the outcome is unknown.
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Welcome to the CCAP Program!
2026-01-15 13:00 - 14:00
Join us for an introductory webinar to learn about the Certified Community Action Professional (CCAP) Program. We’ll cover key steps in the certification process, important deadlines, available resources, and tips for success. Whether you’re a new candidate or exploring CCAP for the future, this session will help you start your journey with confidence.
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CCAP Office Hours: Your Questions, Answered
2026-01-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-13 13:00 - 14:00
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
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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