Since the passage of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, more than 1,000 Community Action Agencies (CAAs) have been quietly and effectively working to reduce poverty in America. These agencies operate with just $700 million in Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funding annually, a modest investment that yields powerful, local impact.

Unlike many federally funded programs, Community Action is intentionally decentralized. There is no national branding or one-size-fits-all approach. Each agency reflects the character, identity and priorities of the community it serves. That’s not a weakness; it’s the superpower of Community Action.

CSBG is one of the few flexible federal funding streams that places control directly in the hands of local communities. It allows agencies to develop target

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