Program
Resources
Planning & Administration, Performance Management, Manuals & Guides, and more
Planning & Administration
Agency & Strategic Planning
2026 Poverty Guidelines
Bradshaw Theories of Poverty
A Comprehensive Guide to Community Action Strategic Plan
Data Collection - CAP's Organizational Standards Center of Excellence Strategic Planning Webinar Series
Planning Webinar Series, Strategic Planning: Data Collection
CSBG Equity Plan Guidance
Implement Evidence-Based Social Programs
Implement the Strategic Plan - CAP's Organizational Standards Center of Excellence Strategic Planning Webinar Series
Logic Model - Strategic Planning Logic Model Template
Outcomes Based Planning - CAP's Organization Standards Center of Excellence
Strategic Planning Webinar Series
Overview & Preparation - CAP's Organizational Standards Center of Excellence Webinar Series
Table of Standards to Consider when Strategic Planning
Strategic Planning Sucks the Life Out of Nonprofits
CSGB Reporter
CSBG Reporter User Guide
LearnWorlds
LearnWorlds Start-Up Guide
LearnWorlds Community Guide
Needs Assessments
CAP Resources Guide
Checklist for Monitoring Community Needs Assessments (NASCSP)
Guide to Comprehensive Community Needs Assessment (NASCSP)
Key Principles and Expectations
Expectations of CAAs During Community Needs Assessment Process
Things to Consider When Hiring a Consulting Firm to Conduct the Agency Needs Assessment
Monitoring Checklists
Private Monitoring Review Checklist with Standards
Public Monitoring Review Checklist with Standards
Public Monitoring Review Checklist with Standards
Whole Family
Two-Generation Mutual Reinforcement Measurement Tool
2023 Virginia Whole Family Infographic
Whole Family Messaging Guide
Whole Family Domain Categories
Success Stories 2022
Success Stories 2023
Framing Two-Generation Approaches to Supporting Families (FrameWorks Institute)
2Gen (Ascend, the Aspen Institute)
Understanding & Utlizing Wraparound Services
Performance Management
Community Action Plans
2026 Poverty Guidelines Chart
Tips for Community Action Plans (Navigating CSBG Reporter to submit agency CAP Plans)
Virginia Rural Opportunity Dashboard
Board Resources
Rooftop Board Self Assessment Policy
Rooftop Board Self Assessment Take Home Packet - Performance & Expectations
Rooftop Board Self Assessment Take Home Packet - Financials
Rooftop Board Self Assessment Take Home Packet - Education & Information
Data Management
Data Breach Response Policy
Data Capacity in Virginia
Organizational Standards
Virginia Organizational Standards Documentation (Private)
Virginia Organizational Standards Documentation (Public)
2015 Standards of Excellence
2016 Calendar of Required Actions
Board Governance
Community Assessment
Community Engagement
Financial Operations & Oversight
HR Management
OCS IM 138 - State Establishment of Organizational Standards for CSBG Eligible Entities (2015)
Program Evaluation
Program Manager's Guide to Evaluation
A Dive into Data - LearnWorld Course
Where Can I Learn About Nonprofit Program Evaluation - Course
ROMA
CAP Williamsburg - Performance Management Work Group Presentation
VACAP Wytheville - Performance Management Work Group Presentation
TAP's Client Needs Assessment
Performance Management Work Group Pre-Post Test
Strengthening Performance Management in CAA
Strengthening Performance Management in CAAs - Action Steps
Performance Management Actionable Steps Crosswalk with Organizational Standards
Performance Management Highlights & Opportunities
Performance Management Working Definitions & Practices
Guidance for Annual ROMA Plan
Checklist for Community Needs Assessment - (NASCSP)
Community Level Work - CAP's ROMA Next Generation Video Series Presentation
Intro to Data Analysis and Use - CAP's ROMA Next Generation Video Series Presentation
Local Theory of Change - CAP's ROMA Next Generation Video Series Presentation
Observable Results Graphic
ROMA Audit Document
ROMA Definitions
Revised Measurement Tool Toolkit
Strengths-Based ROMA Implementation
More Resources
Client Services
Searcheable Virginia CAA Services Spreadsheet (2026)
2-1-1 Virginia
Virginia Legal Assistance Website
H.R. 1 Virginia Resource: Advocates & Partners Toolkit
H.R. 1 Virginia Resource: Medicaid Members Toolkit
H.R. 1 Virginia Resource: Providers Toolkit
Communications & Media
Media Relations (Presentation)
Utilizing Media to Tell Your CAA Story
Storytelling Tips
Community Action Month Toolkit
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Resource Webpage
Financial Empowerment Resources
OEO Economic Empowerment Toolkit
Community Action Social Enterprises Toolkit
Barton Institute for Community Action- Social Enterprise Fellowship
National Community Action Partnership - Community Economic Development (CED)
Technology & AI
How to Make AI Work for Your CAA
How to Make AI Work for Your CAA - Fundraising
How to Make AI Work for Your CAA - Everyday Tasks
How to Make AI Work for Your CAA - Data
A Complete Guide to AI Adoption for Nonprofits
Demystifying Artificial Intelligence for Nonprofits: Why You Should Care About AI Right Now, Not Later
How Nonprofits Are Using AI
Studies & Reports
Virginia Food Banks Study Report (2026)
Maternal Care Gaps Dashboard (2026)
Who we are
The Virginia Community Action Partnership and the Virginia Office of Economic Opportunity works together to provide all Virginia Community Action Agencies with the training and technical assistance needed to be successful. We aim to provide training for all levels of staff at an agency and board members.
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Former STOP, Inc. Project Discovery alumnae Annette Booker was recognized by the Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce as one of Austin's "Hidden Figures!" Annette is a Process Integration Engineer at Samsung Austin Semiconductor. She is graduate of Oscar F. Smith High School in Chesapeake and received her undergraduate degree at Norfolk State University, and her graduate degree in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech.
Luna Powell, a recent graduate of Warwick High School, joined Project Discovery during her freshman year. Ms. Powell states “Project Discovery has changed me as a person and expanded my horizons. I am genuinely grateful to Project Discovery because, without it, I would have likely lack the essential knowledge about higher education and not be able to meet all the delightful people in the program. Project Discovery helped to become more extroverted and exposed me to new experiences that have led to who I am now”.
