Author: nascspstaff
CSBG Legislative Update: Shutdown Edition Part II
By Brad Penney, General Counsel The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) program does not face the threats we outlined in yesterday's post about the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). Under the provisions of a Continuing Resolution (CR), CSBG will benefit by receiving funding at the current level, minus sequestration - probably a cut in the range of 7%. Ironically, the budget impasse
READ MOREWAP Legislative Update and We Need Your Help
We need your help! WAP faces severe funding threats – help us engage with utility and business partners to get their support with legislators on Capitol Hill. Join us on Advocacy Days and put us in touch with your networks. We can’t do it without you! As you know, we have a huge mountain to climb to save the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) as we approach the beginning of the new 2014
Who Are You?
-- by Tabitha Beck and Jovita Tolbert -- Community Action was created in 1964 to address the conditions of poverty. And yet, here we are in 2013 heading toward poverty rates upwards of 15%. Have we failed? But wait, you say, is our Network solely responsible for the economic winds that affect poverty levels in America? Regardless of how you respond to that question, it’s time for a little
Weatherization 2012 Funding Survey Now Available!
Alice Gaston -- Program Assistant, Weatherization Services-- The National Association for State Community Services Program (NASCSP) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) 2012 Program Year (PY 2012) Funding Survey is now available on WAPTAC.org here. The NASCSP WAP Funding Survey is the only comprehensive measure of all funds, including non-DOE funds, used in the Program. Each year, the survey
READ MOREA Tribute to Cal Steiner
Bob Scott --Energy Services Director, NASCSP-- NASCSP salutes Cal Steiner, long-time WAP professional extraordinaire. After a 30+ year career, Cal has officially resigned his position as North Dakota WAP Director. Cal has been a very familiar name and face for many years, both as a highly sought after trainer and as a network leader and spokesperson. I think what made Cal so respected by his
