Maryland Community Action Partnership

What Maryland Community Action Partnership does

Maryland Community Action Partnership (MCAP) is a private nonprofit membership association headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland, that supports 19 Community Action Agencies (CAAs) delivering anti-poverty services across Maryland, Delaware, and Washington D.C. Originally established in July 1986 as the Maryland Association of Community Action and later rebranded, MCAP is part of the federally designated Community Action network created under the 1964 Economic Opportunity Act. The organization operates with 1-10 employees and a tripartite board (public sector, private sector, and low-income community representatives), governed consistent with CSBG organizational standards.

MCAP's core product is the Maryland 2023 Self-Sufficiency Standard Calculator, developed in partnership with the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). The calculator is a data-driven, deterministic tool that computes the household income required to meet basic needs based on family composition, ages of children, and Maryland geography, supporting both benefits eligibility assessment for individuals and policy benchmarking for government entities. MCAP also operates CAP Essentials, a learning management system delivering online training in CSBG Organizational Standards, ROMA, the 2Gen approach, and Community Action history; curates the Two-Generation (2Gen) framework in partnership with the Aspen Institute's Ascend program; and channels federal DDDRP funding for diaper distribution through member CAAs. Programmatic support spans children's services, senior services, housing and homelessness, energy and emergency assistance, food and nutrition, employment and education, health, transportation, and tax/financial planning. Outcome reporting is delivered through a Tableau-based Impact Dashboard.

MCAP's business model is a non-commercial association model. Revenue derives from federal government grants routed through the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), LIHEAP, Head Start, and the DDDRP pilot; membership dues from the 19 CAAs; fees from the annual conference and training workshops; and charitable donations and corporate sponsorships including the Community Action Antipoverty Fund. Services to low-income end beneficiaries are provided free of charge based on Federal Poverty Level eligibility. The network of CAAs leveraged $187.16M in non-CSBG funding across MD ($160.9M), DC ($23.6M), and DE ($2.6M) per FY23 impact data, and collectively served 290,603 low-income individuals. MCAP's go-to-market is community-led — reaching beneficiaries through member agency networks, an interactive agency locator map, advocacy mobilization campaigns, and partner referrals — rather than direct service delivery.

Name

Maryland Community Action Partnership

Legal name

Maryland Community Action Partnership

Website

https://maryland-cap.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Maryland Community Action Partnership (MCAP) is a nonprofit membership association that supports 19 Community Action Agencies delivering anti-poverty services across Maryland, Delaware, and Washington D.C. It provides advocacy, training, and tools — including the Self-Sufficiency Standard Calculator — to member agencies serving low-income individuals and families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Action / Anti-Poverty Human Services

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Consumer Rights & Public Interest Advocacy (BPAGAFAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Leadership, Civic Education & Service-Learning Nonprofits (BPAGADAI), Civic, Citizenship & Community Engagement Education (EDAAAEAI)

Keywords

• Community action services
• Anti-poverty programs
• Nonprofit advocacy association
• Workforce development services
• Housing energy assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Annapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Funding: MCAP and member agencies receive federal funding through the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), which is administered by states and provides core funding to reduce poverty and empower low-income families. Additional funding comes from programs like LIHEAP, Head Start, and other federal/state anti-poverty initiatives.
2. Membership Dues: 19 Community Action Agencies pay membership dues to MCAP for access to training, technical assistance, advocacy representation, networking opportunities, and shared resources.
3. Conference and Training Fees: MCAP generates revenue through annual conferences, training workshops, and certification programs for member agencies and community partners.
4. Donations and Sponsorships: The organization receives charitable donations and corporate sponsorships, particularly for the Community Action Anti-Poverty Fund and annual conference events.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Maryland Community Action Partnership is a non-profit membership association that supports 19 Community Action Agencies serving low-income individuals and families across Maryland, Delaware, and Washington D.C. It delivers advocacy, training, technical assistance, networking, and tools (including the Maryland Self-Sufficiency Standard Calculator and the CAP Essentials curriculum) to strengthen member agencies' capacity to provide anti-poverty services such as housing, energy, food, employment, health, transportation, and financial planning assistance.

Product overview

Maryland Community Action Partnership (MCAP) is a nonprofit association that does not operate a traditional technology product. Instead, it provides a coordinated network of community service programs through 19 Community Action Agencies serving Maryland, Delaware, and Washington D.C. The organization's offerings include direct service programs (children's services, senior services, housing, energy assistance, food/nutrition, employment, health, transportation, and financial planning), the Maryland Self-Sufficiency Standard Calculator tool, CAP Essentials online training curriculum, Training & Technical Assistance services, the Two-Generation (2Gen) Approach framework, the Diaper Distribution Demonstration and Research Pilot (DDDRP), CAP Connections partner resource events, and an annual conference. These offerings work together to empower individuals and families to achieve economic security through coordinated anti-poverty services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Children's Services Programs delivered through member Community Action Agencies including Head Start, after school programs, food and nutrition assistance, cognitive development support, school supplies, and extra-curricular activities for low-income children.

Quantifiable outcome

• 290,603 low-income individuals served across MD, DC, and DE
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and supporting.

• National Community Action Partnership (NCAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational association providing resource library, organizational standards, training materials, and peer networking for state-level CAP associations. MCAP participates in national initiatives and accesses shared tools.
• National Community Action Foundation (NCAF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal advocacy partner working with MCAP to shape public policy in Washington D.C. NCAF coordinates Congressional briefings, legislative priorities, and federal funding advocacy for the Community Action network.
• Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState government partner providing funding, policy guidance, and program oversight for Maryland CAAs. MCAP works closely with DHCD on legislative priorities and community development initiatives.
• National Energy and Utility Affordability Coalition (NEUAC)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for LIHEAP advocacy and energy assistance programs. NEUAC provides resources, advocacy toolkits, and training for energy assistance programs serving vulnerable populations.
• Chaberton EnergykeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainable infrastructure and renewable energy developer focused on distributed energy generation and community solar. Partnership connects CAAs with community solar opportunities for residents served.
• Maryland Office of the People's CounselkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency protecting residential utility customers from unfair practices. Partnership connects CAAs with consumer assistance resources for neighbors in need.
• WipflisupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAccounting and consulting firm providing training on nonprofit financial management, funding diversification strategies, and organizational capacity building for CAAs.
• CAPLAWsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNational nonprofit legal support organization providing legal resources, governance training, and CSBG organizational standards guidance for Community Action Agencies.
• NASCSPkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Association for State Community Services Programs provides CSBG training, technical assistance, organizational standards resources, and performance management guidance.
• Aspen Institute (Ascend)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerThought leadership partner for 2Gen approach framework. Provides research, toolkits, and best practices for serving children and parents together to break intergenerational poverty.
• Region 3 RPIC (Regional Performance and Innovation Consortia)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal regional coordination body supporting performance improvement and innovation across community action networks in the mid-Atlantic region.
• Delaware State GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState government partner for Delaware CAA operations, funding, and policy coordination.
• District of Columbia GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict government partner for DC CAA (United Planning Organization) operations, funding, and policy coordination.
• Howard County Housing CommissionkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partner collaborating on $5M weatherization project at Columbia Landing apartment complex serving low-income residents.
• Office of Community Services (OCS) - FederalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency within Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services, that administers CSBG and DDDRP grants. Primary federal funding and policy partner.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ActionMaryland
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCi08VaaXlhrZl727XmEY9QA
• Facebookfacebook.com/MDActionPartnership
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maryland-community-action-partnership
• Instagraminstagram.com/actionmaryland/?hl=en

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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