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
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...
Dynamic Duos Podcast
Mutual respect and trust between leaders at a Community Action Agency (CAA) is essential to the stability of the organization. Without a strong relationship between a CAA board chair and executive...
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...
Mergers as a Strategy for Success
Many nonprofit organizations view mergers as a last resort, a reaction to financial distress or leadership vacuum. But what if CAA leaders considered mergers proactively—as a way to encourage organizational growth, strengthen effectiveness, replicate best practices—and to do so in a cost-effective...
An Exploration of Shared Administrative Services
Faced with government budget cuts and increased competition for funding, CAAs are exploring various alternatives for sharing or combining resources to reduce their operational costs and increase their efficiency and effectiveness. Sharing administrative services with another organization can also...
Political Activity: Playing by the Rules
This webinar discusses the laws that govern how CAAs engage in political activity, and will address questions such as:What is political campaign activity and how is it different from lobbying and advocacy?Can our CAA get involved with activities like voter registration, voter education, candidate...