Pine Bluff Jefferson County Economic Opportunities Commission Inc.

Pine Bluff Jefferson County Economic Opportunities Commission Inc., operating as Central Delta Community Action Agency, is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporate entity registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since 2005. Located in Rison, Arkansas, the organization is classified as a community development corporation focused on providing economic and social support services to low-income populations in the central Delta region. The agency primarily engages with federal and state government entities to deliver targeted assistance programs that help vulnerable communities address critical economic challenges.

The organization has consistently received federal grant sub-awards, predominantly through the Arkansas Division of Environmental Quality and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. Its most significant grant work involves the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which provides critical energy bill support for low-income households during winter and summer months. In January 2021, the agency also administered a short-term rental assistance program supporting 187 low to moderate-income families. These sub-awards demonstrate the organization's commitment to addressing immediate economic vulnerabilities by helping households manage essential living expenses. The federal grants received by Pine Bluff Jefferson County Economic Opportunities Commission Inc. reflect a targeted approach to community support, focusing on energy affordability and housing stability for economically challenged populations in Arkansas.