Resource Library
All of CAPLAW’s resources and publications are now available in CAPLAW’s new Resource Library. Use the search filters below to find the resource you need.
Featured Resources
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...
Bylaws Toolkit
This updated Bylaws Toolkit will help CAAs develop bylaws that are clear, effective, and up-to-date. The toolkit outlines key concepts for an agency’s bylaws, such as the authority of the Board of...
Uniform Guidance Crosswalk
This Crosswalk focuses on key substantive changes made in 2024 to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform...
Sample Conflict of Interest Policy for Senior Staff (No Head Start)
CAPLAW's Sample Conflict of Interest Policy for Senior Staff of a CAA without a Head Start program helps senior staff manage conflicts of interest as required under the federal CSBG Act. CAAs can use these templates to update their own policies for compliance and to ensure greater transparency and...
CSBG Property Issues
This Q+A resource addresses frequently asked questions and commonly faced issues associated with the Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) prohibition against using CSBG funds to acquire, construct, or permanently improve facilities. It is important to note that the analysis does not represent the...
Training & Orientation Tool for Nonprofit CAA Boards
This presentation was created in response to a need in the network for training and orientation materials that state Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) offices, state associations, and individual Community Action Agencies (CAAs) can use to educate their own boards and staff that work with the...
Sample Conflict of Interest Policy for Boards (Head Start)
CAPLAW's Sample Conflict of Interest Policy for a Board of Directors of a CAA with a Head Start program helps boards manage conflicts of interest as required under the federal CSBG Act and Head Start Act. CAAs can use these templates to update their own policies for compliance and to ensure...
Sample Conflict of Interest Policy for Senior Staff (Head Start)
CAPLAW's Sample Conflict of Interest Policy for Senior Staff of a CAA with a Head Start program helps senior staff manage conflicts of interest as required under the federal CSBG Act and Head Start Act. CAAs can use these templates to update their own policies for compliance and to ensure greater...
Sample Subrecipient Pre-Award Risk Assessment Tool
CAPLAW's Sample Pre-Award Risk Assessment Tool helps a CAA conduct the required pre-award risk assessment prior to subawarding federal funds. The tool also describes the differences between a subcontractor and subrecipient relationship under the Uniform Guidance.
Legal Issues Unique to CAAs
Working with Community Action Agencies (CAAs) on legal matters can sometimes be challenging for outside counsel. The myriad of federal grants that CAAs receive requires compliance with layers of requirements that can make seemingly simple issues more involved and complex. In this two-part webinar...
WIOA Resource Guide
This guide is intended to help CAAs find resources related to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). This resource serves as a one-stop center for the myriad of WIOA requirements in statutes, regulations, and guidance from multiple federal agencies.
What Should We Think About Before Accepting a Donation of Real Estate?
While a donation of real estate sounds like a great opportunity – especially if your CAA is tight on space – owning real estate can involve significant expenses and potential liability. Therefore, your CAA should conduct the same degree of due diligence before accepting a gift of real estate as it...