May is Community Action Month

Many VACAP member agencies are already celebrating Community Action Month by showcasing their successes in connecting local families to greater opportunity. Check out the posts below and access the NCAP toolkit to produce your own Community Action Month content on your social media feeds.



• Capital Area Partnership Uplifting People (CAPUP)
• Monticello Area Community Action Agency
• New River Community Action
• People, Inc.
• STEP (Solutions That Empower People)
• STEPS, Inc.
• Tri-County Community Action

Access the toolkit here: https://communityactionpartnership.com/cam-2026/

VDSS OTPR Community Of Practice Applications Open

The VDSS Office of Trauma and Resilience policy (OTPR) is offering a Community of Practice opportunity that will run from July 2026-2027. Four to six agencies will be chosen to participate in the Community of Practice and will receive targeted technical assistance related to best practices for servicing individuals, families, and children impacted by trauma.

Applications must be received by June 15, 2026.

Learn more and access an informational webinar here: https://vacsbg.learnworlds.com/course/communities-of-practice

Complete your agency's application here: https://vdss.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5uW8LJuIfTf8cbI

LearnVAChildCare Webinar on Opening a Child Care Business

Virginia Child Care is offering a new on-demand workshop that walks you though everything you need to know to open a child care business - from licensing requirements and regulations to choosing the right business model and preparing for success.

Learn more and access the webinar here: https://learn.vachildcare.com/courses/opening-a-child-care-business-in-virginia

Notice of Funding Opportunity: HUD Comprehensive Housing Counseling and Housing Counseling Training Grant Programs

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced the notice of funding opportunity for the FY2025 Comprehensive Housing Counseling (CHC) and Housing Counseling Training (HCT) programs. More than $56 million in funding is available to support housing counseling services, with a closing date for applications of Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Learn more and access the NOFO here: https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/361689

WHRO: Proposed WIC Cuts Could Strain Low-Income Virginia Families

Tens of thousands of Virginians facing food insecurity could lose out on more benefits if Congress approves proposed cuts to the Women, Infants and Children nutrition program, or WIC.

Participation in the program is already low in Virginia and advocates say many of the families receiving aid are already grappling with cuts to other federal programs.

Read the full article here: https://virginiamercury.com/2026/05/11/proposed-wic-cuts-could-strain-low-income-virginia-families-advocates-warn/

5/20 Webinar: Demystifying Capital Investment in Rural Communities

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond's Center for Rural Economies is hosting a webinar on May 20 at 2pm EDT related to accessing capital in rural communities.

Accessing the right mix of capital remains one of the most persistent challenges facing rural communities working to advance local projects and economic growth. While a range of funding sources exist, from public programs to private investment, navigating how they fit together can feel complex and out of reach.

The webinar will break down the fundamentals of capital investment, helping participants understand the core building blocks needed to develop, structure and secure funding.

Register for the webinar here: https://stlouisfed-org.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_cofbPEiqSYiLpfLI2x6vpg

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Upcoming Partner and Member Events

• June 2-3: CAPLAW 2026 National Training Conference, in Phoenix, AZ
• June 4: HRCAP Community Builders Awards Dinner
• June 16-18: Virginia Head Start Association Directors Conference, in Virginia Beach
• August 12: Save the Date: 2026 Annual Region 3 ROMA Update, in Harrisonburg, VA. Provide your input on attendance to the ANCRT team here.
• September 2-4: NCAP 2026 Annual Convention, in St. Louis, MO
• September 25: Boots on the Ground at Virginia CARES

Do you have an event, job posting, or RFP you'd like to share with the VACAP network in this monthly newsletter? Let us know at info@vacap.org.