National CAP | Community Action

Learn About "A Home for Every Child" Initiative

A new effort from the US HHS Administration for Children and Families.

Pathways to Excellence

Enroll now in our spring cohort of Pathways to Excellence!

The Community Action Network

Learn more about the Community Action Network and how it embodies our nation’s spirit of hope,
changes people’s lives, and makes America a better place to live.

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Customized Training & Technical Assistance

NCAP can provide a variety of customized Training and Technical Assistance (T&TA) resources
to support your local agency or your state/regional Community Action network.

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The Promise of Community Action

Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope,
improves communities, and makes America a better place to live.
We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people
help themselves and each other.

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NCAP Webinars

Every Wednesday, NCAP holds webinars on different topics. Register today!

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Energy Partnerships

The Partnership is dedicated to helping people receive energy assistance.

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Fighting Poverty

The US Census Bureau estimates that 11.1% of the population lives in poverty. We work to end poverty across the country.

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Community Action Network

We have nearly one thousand agencies in local communities, as well as state associations and national partners.

Programs and Initiatives

Browse NCAP’s many programs and initiatives.

Tools and Resources

Find all of our Training and Technical Assistance webinars, toolkits, useful information and other resources.

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0 events 2 0 events, 2	0 events 3 0 events, 3	1 event 4 1 event, 4 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm WAP Webinar Series: Advanced Weatherization Strategies for Lowering Household Energy Costs — Key Opportunities to Increase the Use of LIHEAP in Weatherization March 4 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm WAP Webinar Series: Advanced Weatherization Strategies for Lowering Household Energy Costs — Key Opportunities to Increase the Use of LIHEAP in Weatherization 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. […]	1 event 5 1 event, 5 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Renewing your CCAP: What you Need to Know About March 5 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Renewing your CCAP: What you Need to Know About 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 […]	0 events 6 0 events, 6	0 events 7 0 events, 7	0 events 8 0 events, 8
0 events 9 0 events, 9	1 event 10 1 event, 10 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm New State Association ED/CEO Orientation March 10 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm New State Association ED/CEO Orientation 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 […]	2 events 11 2 events, 11 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Whole Family Approach Resource Round-up March 11 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Whole Family Approach Resource Round-up 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 […], 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Your Way to WAPPro: Inside the Experience and How to Apply March 11 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Your Way to WAPPro: Inside the Experience and How to Apply 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 […]	1 event 12 1 event, 12 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Tips for Success with the CCAP Proctored Exam March 12 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Tips for Success with the CCAP Proctored Exam 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 […]	1 event 13 1 event, 13 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Recurring CCAP Office Hours: Your Questions, Answered March 13 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Recurring CCAP Office Hours: Your Questions, Answered 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 […]	0 events 14 0 events, 14	0 events 15 0 events, 15
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0 events 23 0 events, 23	1 event 24 1 event, 24 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm New State Association Staff Orientation March 24 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm New State Association Staff Orientation 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 […]	1 event 25 1 event, 25 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Aligning Community Assessments with Your Mission and Goals March 25 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Aligning Community Assessments with Your Mission and Goals 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. Click here to register.	2 events 26 2 events, 26 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Weatherization Workforce Excellence Series: Session 1: Building a High-Performance WAP Team March 26 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Weatherization Workforce Excellence Series: Session 1: Building a High-Performance WAP Team 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 […], 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Community Action Month Toolkit Overview March 26 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Community Action Month Toolkit Overview 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. Click here to register for the webinar.	0 events 27 0 events, 27	0 events 28 0 events, 28	0 events 29 0 events, 29
0 events 30 0 events, 30	1 event 31 1 event, 31 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm 2026 NCAP Promise Power Up March 31 @ 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm 2026 NCAP Promise Power Up 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 […]