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NYSCAA's annual reports highlight the association's work, accomplishments, partnerships, statewide initiatives, and continued support for New York's Community Action network.

Most recent report: The 2024 NYSCAA Annual Report is available to view or download below.

Annual Report

2024

New York State Community Action Association

Strengthening New York's Community Action network to address the causes and conditions of poverty.

Latest Available Report

2024 NYSCAA Annual Report

The 2024 Annual Report provides an overview of NYSCAA's work, priorities, activities, and support for Community Action Agencies across New York State.

Use the buttons below to open the report in your browser or download/save a copy for reference.

Accessibility note: If you have difficulty accessing the PDF, please contact NYSCAA for assistance.

Inside the Reports

What Annual Reports Highlight

NYSCAA's Annual Reports provide a year-by-year look at the association's work, priorities, partnerships, and support for New York's Community Action network. Some reports reflect a fiscal or program year rather than a calendar year.

NYSCAA Activities

Updates on association activities, initiatives, programs, events, and statewide support.

Network Impact

Highlights from New York's Community Action network and work connected to poverty reduction.

Training and Resources

Information about learning opportunities, technical assistance, resources, and member support.

Partnerships

Recognition of partners, collaborations, and statewide efforts that strengthen Community Action.

Annual Report Archive

Previous Annual Reports

View past NYSCAA Annual Reports below. Some reports reflect a fiscal or program year rather than a calendar year. Additional reports may be added as they become available.

NYSCAA Annual Reports

Learn More About NYSCAA's Work

Annual reports provide a snapshot of NYSCAA's work to support New York's Community Action network and strengthen efforts to address the causes and conditions of poverty.

 
Request for Proposals

Strategic Plan Consultant and Facilitator

NYSCAA is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to support the development of its next Strategic Plan, including stakeholder engagement, retreat facilitation, and final plan development.

Posted April 24, 2026
Submission Deadline May 29, 2026
Final Plan Due December 1, 2026

About NYSCAA

The New York State Community Action Association (NYSCAA) was created in 1987 to support New York State Community Action Agencies with information, professional development, and technical assistance to enhance their capacity to serve as effective community resources.

NYSCAA strengthens the capacity of the Community Action Network to address the causes and conditions of poverty. For more than 50 years, New York's Community Action Agencies have served as a proven local, grassroots, federally designated network of anti-poverty agencies.

Purpose of the RFP

NYSCAA is requesting proposals from consultants to assist with its strategic planning process. Consultants are asked to provide quotes for both options below.

Option I: Full-Service Support

  • Design a network survey
  • Develop interview questions
  • Conduct stakeholder and staff interviews
  • Review and aggregate survey/interview data
  • Facilitate a board/staff retreat
  • Draft and finalize the strategic plan

Option II: Facilitation + Plan Development

  • Review data provided by NYSCAA
  • Aggregate survey and interview findings
  • Facilitate a board/staff retreat
  • Draft the strategic plan
  • Incorporate committee feedback
  • Finalize the plan for board review

Key Timeline

Board/Staff Retreat September/October 2026
Draft Strategic Plan Due November 6, 2026
Committee Review November 20, 2026
Final Strategic Plan Due December 1, 2026
The final strategic plan should include NYSCAA background and current activities, planning process/methodology, priorities, objectives, and operational/action steps.

Application Requirements

Interested consultants or organizations should submit the following:

  • Name of consultant or applying organization
  • Address and contact information
  • Qualifications and prior experience, especially nonprofit strategic planning
  • Facilitation experience
  • Experience working with associations, if applicable
  • Sample consultant-developed strategic plan or outline
  • Quotes for both Option I and Option II
  • Three references
  • Resume, if helpful

Submission Information

Responses are due no later than May 29, 2026. Proposals may be submitted by email or mail to:

Timothy Nichols
CEO, NYSCAA
2 Charles Blvd., Guilderland, NY 12084

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 518-690-0491 ext. 024

Download the Full RFP

Review the complete document for full details, requirements, and submission instructions.

Download Full RFP →

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NYSCAA Community Action Awards

Recognizing the People and Impact Behind Community Action

Across New York State, Community Action Agencies help people move forward, strengthen families, and build more connected communities.

The 2026 Community Action Awards are an opportunity to lift up the personal stories, leadership, collaboration, innovation, and lasting change happening throughout New York’s Community Action Network.

Nomination Deadline

August 7, 2026

Awardees will be recognized during the 2026 NYSCAA Annual Professional Development Conference.

2026 Award Categories

Community Action Personal Achievement Award

Community Action Impact Award

People

Recognizing participants and customers whose personal journeys show perseverance, growth, and achievement.

Impact

Honoring work that strengthens programs, agencies, partnerships, and communities across the Network.

Community Action

Celebrating the values, connections, and local leadership that help people and communities thrive.

Choose the Right Award

Start With the Story You Want to Recognize

The two award categories are intentionally different. One focuses on a participant or customer’s personal achievement. The other focuses on broader impact, leadership, innovation, and lasting change within the Community Action Network.

1

Personal Achievement Award

Is this about a participant or customer’s personal journey?

Use this award when the nomination is about a current or former Community Action participant or customer who has achieved significant personal accomplishments and shown perseverance despite obstacles.

Important: This award is not intended for staff persons. The awardee will be reimbursed up to $300 for expenses related to attending the conference to accept their award, compliments of NYSCAA.

Read Details Nominate Now
2

Impact Award

Is this about leadership, innovation, or lasting change?

Use this award when the nomination is about an individual, agency, or department whose work created meaningful change through leadership, collaboration, innovation, learning, or expanded opportunity.

Eligibility: Individual nominees must be employed for a minimum of three years by a Community Action Agency.

Read Details Nominate Now

Nominations Now Open

Ready to Submit?

Please submit nominations by Friday, August 7, 2026. Review the award details first if you are unsure which category best fits the nominee.

Strengthening Your Nomination

Help Reviewers Understand the Full Story

A strong nomination does more than name a person or program. It explains why the nominee matters, what changed because of them, and how their story reflects the values and purpose of Community Action.

Tell the Story

Share the nominee’s journey, challenge, achievement, leadership, or contribution in a way reviewers can clearly understand.

Show the Impact

Include outcomes, improvements, partnerships, personal milestones, or meaningful changes that resulted from the nominee’s efforts.

Connect to Community Action

Explain how the nominee reflects perseverance, opportunity, connection, service, leadership, or community-centered work.

Add Support

Letters, quotes, examples, stories, or supporting documentation can help strengthen the nomination.

Award Process

How the 2026 Awards Process Will Work

1

Review

Review the award details and choose the category that best fits the nominee.

2

Submit

Complete the appropriate nomination form by August 7, 2026.

3

Select

Nominations will be reviewed and awardees will be selected.

4

Recognize

Awardees will be recognized during the 2026 Annual Professional Development Conference.

Previous Award Cycle

2025 Awards Reference

The 2025 nomination period has closed, and the 2025 nomination forms are no longer active. The 2026 award categories have been updated and are listed above.

Celebrate Community Action Excellence

Know a Story Worth Recognizing?

Help NYSCAA recognize the people, agencies, departments, and stories that show the power of Community Action across New York State.

 
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