Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation

What Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation does

Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation (NEICAC) is a 501(c)(3) private nonprofit community action agency founded in 1965 and headquartered in Decorah, Iowa. The organization delivers a comprehensive portfolio of social and economic support services to low-income individuals and families across seven Northeast Iowa counties: Allamakee, Bremer, Chickasaw, Clayton, Fayette, Howard, and Winneshiek. Its service lines include Head Start and Early Head Start (10 classrooms plus home visitation), EARL Public Transit (the Iowa DOT Region 1 transit provider), Family Development and Self-Sufficiency (FaDSS), Crisis Assistance and food pantries, LIHEAP utility assistance, Weatherization, Housing, General Assistance, Disaster Assistance, CACFP (serving 36 childcare providers and 573 children monthly), and the Thrive Iowa coordinating initiative. The agency serves over 10,000 individuals annually.

The business model is grant-funded rather than commercial. NEICAC receives core funding through federal grants administered by the Administration for Children and Families (CSBG Grant 26-09 and Head Start Grant HS 07CH013028-01) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, supplemented by state funding for transit and CACFP, charitable donations, and in-kind contributions. Services are delivered at low or no cost to eligible households based on federal poverty guidelines. The organization has 11 to 50 employees and operates with no proprietary technology product; its technology footprint is limited to administrative and outreach tooling (Salesforce-based appointment booking, a Constant Contact newsletter, and a public dashboard reporting system).

Reach is delivered through a distributed service network that combines physical infrastructure (classrooms, family services offices, transit fleet), home-based visits, community partnerships with schools, churches, and local organizations, and direct outreach via a bilingual website and newsletter. NEICAC holds franchise-style regulatory designations — most notably the Iowa DOT Region 1 transit franchise and Head Start grantee status — that effectively define its competitive perimeter. The Thrive Iowa initiative functions as a programmatic umbrella intended to connect clients to the full portfolio and improve outcomes across the wraparound service stack.

Name

Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation

Legal name

Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation

Website

https://neicac.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community action agency headquartered in Decorah, Iowa, delivering Head Start, public transit, crisis assistance, housing, weatherization, and nutrition programs to over 10,000 low-income individuals annually across seven Northeast Iowa counties, funded primarily by federal and state grants.

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Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Social Assistance (624), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Maternal, Child & Family Health Organizations (BPAGACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Shelter, Camp Management & Non-Food Items (NFI) (BPAGAAAC), Volunteer Driver & Community Transportation Programs (TLAFAKAH)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Early childhood education
• Public transit services
• Energy assistance programs
• Crisis assistance programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Decorah

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal Grants and Government Funding: As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, NEICAC receives funding from federal grants administered through the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Grant numbers include CSBG 26-09 and HS 07CH013028-01 from the Offices of Community Services and Office of Head Start. Additional revenue comes from charitable donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation (NEICAC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community action agency that delivers direct social and economic support services to low-income individuals and families across seven counties in Northeast Iowa. Its portfolio spans early childhood education (Head Start & Early Head Start), public transportation (EARL Public Transit), family development and self-sufficiency (FaDSS), crisis assistance and food pantries, energy bill and furnace assistance (LIHEAP), home weatherization, affordable housing, the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), general assistance, disaster assistance, and the Thrive Iowa resource-navigation initiative.

Product overview

Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation (NEICAC) operates as a single, unified nonprofit organization providing a comprehensive portfolio of social services to communities in northeast Iowa. Rather than a technology product company, NEICAC delivers direct community assistance through multiple interconnected programs including early childhood education (Head Start & Early Head Start), public transportation (EARL Public Transit), family development services (FaDSS), food security programs (Crisis Assistance, Food Pantries, CACFP), energy assistance (LIHEAP, Weatherization), housing support, general emergency assistance, and disaster response. These services work together to address the holistic needs of low-income individuals and families, with Thrive Iowa serving as a coordinating initiative that connects clients with the full range of available resources to achieve self-sufficiency.

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Functional benefit

Brands

• EARL Public Transit: EARL Public Transit is NEICAC's public transit program, serving as the Region 1 public transit provider under the Iowa Department of Transportation. It provides demand-responsive and contract transportation services for residents in Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, Howard, and Winneshiek counties.

Products and services

• Head Start & Early Head Start High-quality home visiting and preschool services for children from birth to age 5, including school readiness, health, nutrition, and family engagement, delivered across 10 classrooms in the seven-county service area.
• EARL Public Transit Demand-responsive and contract public transportation service providing safe, reliable, and affordable rides for residents of Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, Howard, and Winneshiek counties; reservations available by phone or online.
• Family Development & Self-Sufficiency (FaDSS) Goal-based case management and supportive services that help families with limited resources move toward economic and emotional self-sufficiency through life-skills development and resource connection.
• Crisis Assistance & Food Pantries Emergency financial assistance for food, rent, mortgage, vehicle repair, funerals, and other urgent needs, plus food pantries stocked with food and personal products, available through family services offices.
• LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program) Supplemental payments toward residential heating costs, plus financial assistance with past-due utility bills and furnace repair or replacement for income-eligible households.
• Home Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Insulation, air sealing, heating system upgrades, and related improvements that lower energy costs and improve safety and comfort for low-income owner-occupied and renter households.
• Housing Program Safe and affordable rental housing, housing counseling, and support services for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and individuals and families with limited resources.
• Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Meal reimbursement and nutrition education for registered childcare centers, family day care homes, and adult day care facilities serving 36 childcare providers and approximately 573 children per month across the region.
• General Assistance Emergency financial assistance and support services for individuals and families facing temporary hardship or crisis situations that are not covered by other programs.
• Disaster Assistance Coordination of emergency response, resources, and recovery support for community members affected by natural disasters or other emergencies in the seven-county service area.
• Thrive Iowa Comprehensive initiative that connects Iowans with resources, training, and support services across NEICAC and partner programs to help them achieve economic stability and family success.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves over 10,000 individuals annually across seven Northeast Iowa counties

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Iowa Department of TransportationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEICAC EARL Public Transit is the Region 1 public transit provider under the Iowa Department of Transportation, providing transportation services for residents in Northeast Iowa.
• Iowa Department of Education - Bureau of Food and NutritioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is administered by the Iowa Department of Education, Bureau of Food and Nutrition at the state level.
• Northeast Iowa Food & FitnessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHead Start partners with Northeast Iowa Food & Fitness to help children and families learn about healthy, local foods as part of the early childhood education program.
• Local School DistrictsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHead Start partners with local school districts for transportation at some locations. Schools also provide classroom space for Head Start programs in various communities.
• Iowa Department of Human ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHead Start classrooms are licensed by the Iowa Department of Human Services. CACFP childcare providers must be registered or CCA certified with the Department of Human Services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NEICAC
• Facebookfacebook.com/NEICACDecorah
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/northeast-iowa-community-action-corporation-neicac-

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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Investments

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