Indiana Community Action Association

What Indiana Community Action Association does

Indiana Community Action Association (IN-CAA) is a statewide nonprofit association established under the 1964 Economic Opportunity Act that strengthens the capacity of Indiana's 20+ Community Action Agencies (CAAs) to address the causes and conditions of poverty. Headquartered at 1845 W. 18th Street in Indianapolis with a staff of 101–250, IN-CAA coordinates a network that reaches all 92 Indiana counties through member CAAs operating county-based intake sites. The organization functions as a backbone support entity, providing training, advocacy, program compliance, technical assistance, and collective purchasing power to its independently governed member agencies, each overseen by a tripartite board.

IN-CAA's product portfolio centers on the Indiana Training Institute (weatherization certification, ROMA accountability training, and professional development courses priced $350–$2,100), the Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute (community needs assessments), the Indiana Rural Community Assistance Program (rural water/wastewater/solid-waste technical assistance), Indiana Solar for All (low-income solar access), the Intelligent Weatherization Program (DOE-aligned weatherization training), the Indiana Diaper Grant, and energy-assistance program coordination (notably Duke Share the Light). Technology is not a core differentiator — the platform layer consists of a Joomla-based public website with online registration and a MemberClicks membership/account system, with no proprietary AI, ML, or data products.

Revenue derives from three principal streams: government grants (primarily Community Services Block Grant pass-through via the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority, plus DOE weatherization funding), recurring membership dues from 20+ member CAAs, and fee-based training and conference revenue (annual State Conference at $475/person, plus weatherization contractor training). The go-to-market model is indirect: IN-CAA sells membership, training, and program coordination to member CAAs and weatherization contractors, while end beneficiaries (low-income Indiana households) access services through county intake sites operated by member agencies. Ed Gerardot serves as Executive Director.

Name

Indiana Community Action Association

Legal name

Indiana Community Action Association

Website

https://incap.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Indiana Community Action Association is a statewide nonprofit association that strengthens the capacity of 20+ Community Action Agencies across all 92 Indiana counties through training, advocacy, and coordination of weatherization, energy assistance, solar access, and poverty-alleviation programs for low-income Hoosiers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Action Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Governance & Board Effectiveness Advisory (BPAHAFAC)

Keywords

• Community action services
• Poverty alleviation programs
• Weatherization training programs
• Energy assistance programs
• Nonprofit association services

Headquarters

HQ city

Vincennes

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Community Action Agencies pay membership dues to be part of the IN-CAA network, receiving access to training programs, resources, and collective advocacy.
2. Training Program Fees: IN-CAA offers fee-based professional development and weatherization training courses to member agencies and out-of-network participants. Course fees range from $350 to $2,100 per training.
3. Government Grants and Funding: As a state association, IN-CAA receives funding through government programs including the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) to support CAA capacity building activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Indiana Community Action Association (IN-CAA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership association that strengthens the capacity of Indiana's Community Action Agencies (CAAs) through training, advocacy, and program coordination. It operates training institutes, conducts poverty research, and administers programs such as weatherization, energy assistance, and the Indiana Diaper Grant on behalf of and through its member CAAs.

Product overview

Indiana Community Action Association operates as a statewide nonprofit association that coordinates and supports a network of Community Action Agencies. The organization offers a portfolio of programs including the Indiana Training Institute (providing professional development and compliance training for CAA staff), Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute (conducting research and needs assessments), Indiana Rural Community Assistance Program (serving rural infrastructure needs), Indiana Solar for All (expanding solar access), and the Intelligent Weatherization Program with associated training curriculum. Core services span weatherization training and certification, energy assistance programs like Duke Share the Light, diaper grants, and community needs assessment services. The organization serves as an association coordinating over 70 program types across 20+ member agencies throughout Indiana.

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Products and services

• Indiana Training Institute A training program providing professional development and certification courses for staff of Community Action Agencies and partner organizations in Indiana.
• Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute A research initiative focused on studying poverty in Indiana and producing data and insights to inform community action programs and policy.
• Indiana RCAP (Rural Community Assistance Program) Program providing technical assistance and resources to rural communities in Indiana through the Community Action network.
• Indiana Solar for All Program that helps low-income Indiana households access solar energy through Community Action Agencies.
• Intelligent Weatherization Program Program supporting weatherization of homes for low-income Indiana residents, improving energy efficiency and reducing utility costs.
• Weatherization Training Programs Certified training programs for weatherization technicians and contractors working in Indiana's home weatherization programs.
• Energy Assistance Programs Coordination of energy bill payment assistance and related support services for low-income Indiana households through the CAA network.
• Indiana Diaper Grant Grant program providing diapers to low-income Indiana families through Community Action Agencies.
• Community Needs Assessment Services Services conducting assessments of community needs across Indiana to inform program design and funding allocation for CAAs.

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIHCDA is the primary state funding and regulatory partner for IN-CAA and its member CAAs. The authority provides Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funding and oversees weatherization programs. IHCDA partners with IN-CAA for the annual State Conference and weatherization contractor training programs.
• U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe DOE National Weatherization Program is administered through state agencies and local CAAs. IN-CAA provides training aligned with DOE standards for weatherization measures installation.
• Duke EnergycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDuke Energy partners with IN-CAA member CAAs to deliver the Duke Share the Light program, providing energy assistance to qualifying Indiana households through county intake sites across the Duke Energy service territory.
• Member Community Action AgenciescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner20+ CAAs including Area Five, Area IV, Brightpoint, CAGI, CASI, CAPE, CAPWI, Heartland, Hoosier Uplands, Human Services, ICAP, LHDC, NCCAA, Ohio Valley Opportunities, Pace, REAL Services, SCCAP, SIEOC, and WICAA form the core membership network. Each CAA is independently governed by a tripartite board and delivers local services.
• Indiana Training InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the IN-CAA family of programs, the Indiana Training Institute provides professional development, ROMA certification, and continuing education for CAA staff and weatherization professionals.
• Indiana Rural Community Assistance Program (RCAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRCAP, a program of IN-CAA, provides technical assistance to rural communities on water, wastewater, and solid waste issues. RCAP's Debbie Hackman was appointed to the Indiana Recycling Market Development Board by Governor Holcomb.
• Indiana Institute for Working Families (IIWF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIIWF, part of the IN-CAA family, focuses on policy advocacy for working Hoosiers covering consumer protections, taxes, budget, unemployment insurance, and housing issues.
• Indiana Community Action Poverty InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks with each CAA in Indiana to develop community needs assessments that bring together voices of low-income Hoosiers, community perspectives, research literature, and Census data to guide strategic planning.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kentucky Association of Community Action (KACA): Kentucky's CAA association providing training and advocacy for member CAAs. Direct state-level peer in a neighboring, comparable state.
• Michigan Community Action: Michigan's statewide CAA association providing training, technical assistance, and advocacy to member agencies. Same organizational form and mission as IN-CAA.
• Tennessee Community Action Association: Tennessee's statewide association for Community Action Agencies delivering training, advocacy, and program support. Same-model peer in a comparable mid-South state.
• National Community Action Partnership (NCAP): The national membership organization for the Community Action network; IN-CAA is one of its state association members and aligns with NCAP on ROMA, training, and federal advocacy. Highly comparable as the apex body of the same ecosystem IN-CAA operates within.
• Community Action Association of Pennsylvania (CAAP): Pennsylvania's statewide CAA association offering training, weatherization, and program support to member agencies. Functionally identical structure and revenue model to IN-CAA.
• Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies (OACAA): State-level CAA association in neighboring Ohio performing the same capacity-building, training, and advocacy role for Ohio's CAAs. Closest functional analog as a same-model state association.
• Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies (IACAA): State CAA association serving Illinois CAAs with training, weatherization coordination, and advocacy. Direct same-model peer with comparable member-network structure and funding mix.

Broad incumbents

• Building Performance Institute (BPI): National credentialing body whose standards underlie IN-CAA's weatherization training and certification (BPI CEUs). Comparable as a standards and certification authority in the same weatherization workforce ecosystem.
• National Council of Nonprofits: National network of state and regional nonprofit associations providing advocacy, training, and capacity-building. Comparable as a higher-tier association serving nonprofit members, though broader than CAA-specific.
• National Association for State Community Services Programs (NASCSP): National membership organization representing state agencies that administer CSBG and weatherization funds. IN-CAA interfaces with NASCSP through IHCDA but operates at the state-association tier beneath it.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IndianaCAA
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/indiana-community-action-association-inc

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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