Agency For Community Empowerment Of Nepa

Agency For Community Empowerment Of Nepa is a non-profit organization located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, registered as a tax-exempt corporate entity with a robust history of providing community-focused services. Primarily operating through federal grant awards, the organization focuses on delivering comprehensive social services aimed at supporting low-income families, children, and community development. Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since 2009, the organization has established itself as a key provider of community-based programming, with a particular emphasis on early childhood education, workforce development, and social support services.

The organization has received numerous federal grant awards, predominantly from the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Head Start, which has provided significant funding for early childhood education and family support programs. Their most recent major award is a $1,850,430 Head Start Child Care Partnership grant running from 2024-2029, focusing on promoting school readiness and child development for low-income children. Additionally, Agency For Community Empowerment Of Nepa has secured sub-awards from multiple Pennsylvania state departments, including the Department of Labor & Industry, Department of Community & Economic Development, Pennsylvania Department of Education, and Department of Human Services. These sub-awards cover a diverse range of programs including workforce training, youth employment initiatives, meal reimbursement programs, weatherization assistance, veterans support, affordable housing, and employment-related services for unemployed or underemployed adults and youth. Their multi-faceted approach demonstrates a comprehensive commitment to addressing community needs through targeted, federally-supported programming.