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AI at CAAs: Issues, Tips, & Sample AI Use Policy
AI technologies are rapidly evolving systems designed to approximate human cognition, act rationally, and perform tasks without significant human oversight. Some Community Action Agencies (CAAs)...
Monitoring Map for CSBG
This guide is intended to help Community Action Agencies (CAAs) and state Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) offices understand the rules, build relationships, and navigate each stage of the...
From Community to Boardroom: FAQ on Democratic Selection and the Low-Income Sector
Low-income individuals in the community have an important voice in the administration of poverty alleviating programs. The federal Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Act recognizes this and...
Digital Content Regulations: Is Your CAA WCAG-Ready?
Recent legal requirements governing the accessibility of websites, mobile apps, and kiosks are calling for CAAs to evaluate and update their digital presence. Although deadlines for compliance were recently extended, CAAs should start taking steps soon. This webinar covers the basics of online...
AI at CAAs: Issues, Tips, & Sample AI Use Policy
AI technologies are rapidly evolving systems designed to approximate human cognition, act rationally, and perform tasks without significant human oversight. Some Community Action Agencies (CAAs) have taken advantage of AI to make their services more accessible to clients, communicate with the...
Five Head Start Act Provisions and the NPRM
The recent notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Office of Head Start, Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs, proposes to rescind and replace the entirety of the Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS). Through listening...
Community Action Primer on Trump Accounts
A 530A account (Trump Account) is a new type of individual investment account designed specifically for children to begin a retirement fund. Trump Accounts are one among many options for retirement savings that low-income families may wish to take advantage of. Understanding what these accounts...
CSBG Organizational Standards Resources Guide
CSBG Organizational Standards GuideThe CSBG Organizational Standards (the Standards) are a comprehensive set of performance measurement criteria for Community Action Agencies (CAAs). The purpose of the Standards is to ensure CAAs have the proper organizational capacity to fulfill the mission and...
Monitoring Map for CSBG
This guide is intended to help Community Action Agencies (CAAs) and state Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) offices understand the rules, build relationships, and navigate each stage of the monitoring process. The guide addresses not only the legal framework of CSBG monitoring, but also pre-...
CAPLAW and NCAP Comments on Uniform Guidance NPRM
CAPLAW and the National Community Action Partnership (NCAP) will be submitting joint comments on the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) proposed changes to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Our letter...
Understanding the Proposed Changes to the Uniform Guidance
In this webinar, CAPLAW staff discussed key, potential changes on the horizon to the rules that govern the administration and use of federal awards. On May 29, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget, along with a number of federal agencies including the Department of Health and Human Services,...
OMB Proposes Significant Changes to the Uniform Guidance
On Friday, May 29, 2026, the federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published proposed revisions to the framework governing federal grants management and the use of federal grant funds. The proposal covers Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations, including 2 CFR Part 200, the Uniform...