Community Action Program Inc Of Western Indiana

Community Action Program Inc of Western Indiana, doing business as C A P, is a non-profit organization registered to receive federal grant awards since November 2003. As a community action agency, C A P provides a wide range of services aimed at reducing poverty and promoting self-sufficiency among low-income individuals and families in west central Indiana. The organization's primary focus is on early childhood education through the Head Start and Early Head Start programs, which received a significant $5,445,502 multi-year project grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families in February 2024. This grant supports comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and family support services for low-income pregnant women, infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children, with the goal of enhancing school readiness.

C A P's federal grant activities extend beyond early childhood education to encompass a diverse array of community services. The organization serves as a sub-recipient for numerous federal programs, including weatherization assistance, energy bill payment aid, public transportation, and nutrition support. Specifically, C A P administers weatherization and energy assistance programs funded by the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Department of Energy, helping low-income residents improve energy efficiency and manage utility costs. The organization also operates the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) in partnership with the Indiana Department of Health. Additionally, C A P receives funding for public transit services through the Indiana Department of Transportation and administers Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funds to address poverty in west central Indiana. The organization has also participated in COVID-19 relief efforts, receiving funds to help prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic. These diverse grant activities demonstrate C A P's comprehensive approach to addressing poverty and improving quality of life in its service area.