NYSCAA Resource

Community Action Plan Templates

In partnership with the New York State Department of State and NYSCAA, a workgroup of Community Action Agency staff developed Community Action Plan Templates for the network to use as a reference when preparing Community Action Plans.

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About the Templates

Community Action Plan Templates, also known as workplans or Attachment C, are intended to help agencies organize program information, identify benchmarks, and report outcomes in a clear and consistent way.

These templates are designed as a reference guide for agencies developing Community Action Plans and can support planning, reporting, and internal review processes.

Supporting ROMA-Based Planning

The templates highlight the use of Results Oriented Management and Accountability, commonly known as ROMA, along with related concepts, principles, and best practice approaches for documenting program benchmarks and outcomes.

Planning Support

Helps agencies structure Community Action Plan content in a consistent and practical format.

Benchmarks & Outcomes

Provides a framework for reporting benchmarks, outcomes, and program-level results.

ROMA Alignment

Encourages the use of ROMA concepts and results-oriented practice throughout the planning process.

Download the Community Action Plan Template

Access the template file and use it as a reference when developing or updating Community Action Plans.

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