COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF STAUNTON, AUGUSTA AND WAYNESBORO (CAPSAW)
“Empowering individuals and families to move from economic and
social dependency to self-sufficiency.”
Community Action Partnership of Staunton, Augusta, and Waynesboro (CAPSAW) is the Community Action agency designated in July 2009 by Virginia’s governor to serve the citizens of Augusta County, the City of Staunton, and the City of Waynesboro. It has been likewise designated by the City Councils of Staunton and Waynesboro, and the Board of Supervisors of Augusta County, through a Memorandum of Agreement.
CAPSAW administers funds made available annually to designated Community Action agencies through the Federal Community Services Block Grant, the State Community Services Block Grant, and Federal Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) funds, along with required match funds provided by each of three localities. The federal and state funds made available to CAPSAW are administered through the Virginia Department of Social Services.
Access the CAPSAW 2014 RFP Documents Below
Eligibility
Eligibility for these funds is limited to organizations able to demonstrate proof of non-profit status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, AND to departments of local government organizations either located in or currently operating programs within the City of Staunton, City of Waynesboro, and/or Augusta County.
The purpose of these funds is to aid in low income people’s becoming or remaining self-sufficient, with a focus on anti-poverty programs. Funding pool priorities and requirements focus on core human services programs that seek to provide basic physical, mental, and quality of life services to vulnerable populations.
It is important to note that ALL services funded through this Request for Proposals process must be provided to people whose household income is at or below 125% of the Federal Poverty Index (Appendix 1). Agencies receiving these funds must retain documentation demonstrating that the funds were for direct human service provision to eligible households.
APPENDIX 1: PERMITTED USE OF FUNDS
CAPSAW funds may only be spent to provide anti-poverty oriented human services to people at or below 125% of the Federal Poverty Index.
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POVERTY GUIDLINES 2012 |
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January 26, 2012 Federal Register |
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Volume 77, Number 17 |
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Page 4034 - 4035 |
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Family Size |
Annual |
Monthly |
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Annual |
Monthly |
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Annual |
Monthly |
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1 |
$11,170 |
$931 |
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$13,963 |
$1,164 |
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$22,340 |
$1,862 |
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2 |
$15,130 |
$1,261 |
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$18,913 |
$1,576 |
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$30,260 |
$2,522 |
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3 |
$19,090 |
$1,591 |
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$23,863 |
$1,989 |
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$38,180 |
$3,182 |
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4 |
$23,050 |
$1,921 |
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$28,813 |
$2,401 |
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$46,100 |
$3,842 |
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5 |
$27,010 |
$2,251 |
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$33,763 |
$2,814 |
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$54,020 |
$4,502 |
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6 |
$30,970 |
$2,581 |
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$38,713 |
$3,226 |
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$61,940 |
$5,162 |
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7 |
$34,930 |
$2,911 |
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$43,663 |
$3,639 |
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$69,860 |
$5,822 |
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8 |
$38,890 |
$3,241 |
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$48,613 |
$4,051 |
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$77,780 |
$6,482 |
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Each Additional |
$3,960 |
$330 |
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$4,950 |
$413 |
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$7,920 |
$660 |
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Response to CAPSAW Funding Proposals Received
January 2012
The Board of Directors was impressed by both the quality and quantity of requests, totaling close to $250,000. Each grant was reviewed with an eye towards anti-poverty programming. Our locality is not alone as it faces substantial cuts to funding for core human service programs from federal and state resources. These anticipated cuts forced the Review Committee to prioritize proposals based on the effect the service provided would have on those members of our community most in need of anti poverty services.
All applications were reviewed with these criteria in mind
- Does the program provide a service falling into CAPSAW’s priority funding areas of Emergency Services; Affordable Childcare/Preschool; Mental Health Support; Family Support and/or Job Training/Employment?
- Does the application address skill development of the proposed clients? What difference does this program make in the life and future of its participants?
- Is their proposed program adequately described? Do we understand what we are being asked to fund?
- Does their budget make sense? Is CAPSAW being asked to fund a reasonable proportion of the services/program budget? Is the organization fiscally sound? Is the agency seeking multiple sources for funding?
- Is the programming going to have a direct and tangible affect on “core” human service / anti –poverty needs?
- Does the application work towards CAPSAW’s Mission Statement to empower individuals and families to move from economic and social dependency to self-sufficiency?
APPLICANT AGENGY |
RECCOMENDED FUNDING AMOUNT |
The Valley Mission |
$35,000 |
Valley Program For Aging Services: Sr. Center Support |
$31,662 |
Boys and Girls Club |
$30,000 |
New Directions Center, Inc. |
$19,950 |
Blue Ridge Legal Services |
$11,580 |
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank |
$10,000 |
Valley Hope Counseling Services |
$10,000 |
Valley Program For Aging Services: Maintaining Mobility |
$8,400 |
CASA For Children |
$6,400 |
Valley Children’s Center |
$5,000 |
Daily Living Center |
$5,000 |
Augusta Regional Free Clinic |
$5,000 |
Crossroads To Brain Injury Recovery |
$5,000 |
Waynesboro Area Learning Tree |
$5,000 |
Community Child Care |
$4,500 |
Rebuilding Together |
$3,500 |
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Total Awarded: $195,992 |
The suggested funding levels for agencies are listed below. Award amounts are tentative and will be reviewed when the federal, state and local budget processes are complete.
The Board of Directors approved the following proposed funding amounts for FY 13 (July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013).
