CLARKSVILLE-MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMU NITY ACTION AGENCY

What CLARKSVILLE-MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMU NITY ACTION AGENCY does

Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Action Agency (CMCCAA) is a private nonprofit community action agency founded in 1964 and headquartered at 150 Lafayette Road, Clarksville, Tennessee. It is part of the federally chartered Community Action Agency network created under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 to combat poverty, and operates under a tripartite board structure comprising public officials, private sector representatives, and community members. CMCCAA serves low-income residents of Clarksville and Montgomery County, Tennessee through nine core programs: Head Start early childhood education (five sites), TEFAP emergency food assistance distributed quarterly via drive-through, LIHEAP utility bill assistance, Weatherization Assistance Program (up to $8,497 per home), CSBG rent/mortgage assistance, the Old Firehouse Day Shelter (homeless services), the Foster Grandparent Program (AmeriCorps Seniors), and Project Help (community-funded utility assistance via partnerships with CDE Lightband, CEMC, and Clarksville Gas and Water).

Revenue is generated almost entirely through federal grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (CSBG, Head Start, LIHEAP), the U.S. Department of Energy (Weatherization), and AmeriCorps Seniors, supplemented by state/local government funding and small-scale community donations. All programs are provided free of charge to eligible residents. The go-to-market motion is community-led: outreach occurs through referral networks with the Tennessee Department of Human Services, United Way, Salvation Army, Tennessee Association of Community Action, and local schools and churches, with no paid advertising. Technology is limited to standard web-based application processes (ChildPlus for Head Start), basic CMS infrastructure, and utility billing integrations — there is no proprietary technology product or AI capability.

Name

CLARKSVILLE-MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMU NITY ACTION AGENCY

Legal name

Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Action Agency

Website

https://cmccaa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CMCCAA is a federally funded nonprofit community action agency founded in 1964 that provides free Head Start, food, energy, weatherization, rent, and homeless services to low-income residents of Clarksville and Montgomery County, Tennessee.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services and Community Action

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Community Food Services (62421), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Shelter, Camp Coordination & Camp Management (CCCM) (BPADADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB), Community-Based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) (BPADAJAE)

Keywords

• Community action services
• Social services nonprofit
• Early childhood education
• Energy assistance programs
• Homeless shelter services

Headquarters

HQ city

Clarksville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Federal Government Grants: CMCCAA receives federal funding through the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), Head Start (Office of Head Start, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services), and the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). These are grants that fund specific social service programs for low-income residents.
2. U.S. Department of Energy Funding (WAP): The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and administered locally by CMCCAA, providing energy efficiency improvements to low-income homes.
3. Community Donations (Project Help): Project Help is funded entirely by local donations added to monthly utility bills from customers of CDE Lightband, Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation (CEMC), and Clarksville Gas and Water. Donations go directly to CMCCAA to assist local residents facing utility shut-offs.
4. State and Local Government Funding: Additional program funding comes from state and local government sources, including partnerships with agencies such as the Tennessee Department of Human Services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CMCCAA is a Community Action Agency providing free anti-poverty social services to low-income residents of Clarksville and Montgomery County, Tennessee. Core offerings include Head Start early childhood education, TEFAP emergency food assistance, LIHEAP utility assistance, Weatherization Assistance Program, rent/mortgage assistance through CSBG, homeless day shelter services, and senior volunteer programs through AmeriCorps Seniors. All programs are provided at no cost to eligible residents.

Product overview

CMCCAA is a Community Action Agency offering a coordinated portfolio of social service programs designed to fight poverty and build stronger communities in Clarksville and Montgomery County. The agency provides nine core programs: Head Start (early childhood education), Emergency Food Assistance (TEFAP), Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP), Weatherization Assistance (WAP), Rent/Mortgage Assistance (CSBG), Homeless Services, Foster Grandparent Program, Project Help utility assistance, and Human Resources services. These programs are designed to address the comprehensive needs of low-income families through a holistic, community-driven approach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Head Start Program Federally funded early childhood education program for children aged 3-5, providing education, nutritional meals, social-emotional development, and services for children with disabilities. Available free to eligible low-income families in Montgomery County, Tennessee.
• Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Federal program providing nutritious food boxes at no cost to low-income households, distributed quarterly through a drive-through distribution system at the main office. Eligibility includes households at 185% of federal poverty level or participating in SNAP, Families First, SSI, LIHEAP, or public housing.
• Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Short-term utility bill assistance for eligible low-income families to help with heating and cooling costs. Part of the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program from the Office of Community Services within HHS.
• Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Energy efficiency improvement program helping low-income families reduce energy costs through insulation, air sealing, furnace repairs, and ventilation improvements, with improvements averaging up to $8,497 per home and typically completed in 1-2 days.
• Rent and Mortgage Assistance (CSBG) Housing assistance through the Community Services Block Grant providing financial support for past-due rent payments for eligible Montgomery County residents who can document an uncontrollable financial hardship such as medical bills, job loss, reduced hours, or major car repairs.
• Homeless Services (Old Firehouse Day Shelter) Full-service day shelter at 1498 Golf Club Lane providing meals, showers, laundry, clothing, housing referrals, job readiness support, counseling, medical and dental referrals, extreme weather shelter, and mailing address access for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The Room In The Inn program (Dec 1 - Feb 28) partners with local churches to provide overnight winter shelter.
• Foster Grandparent Program (AmeriCorps Seniors) Volunteer program for seniors aged 55+ providing hourly stipends, transportation reimbursement, and paid time off to mentor children and support literacy improvement in schools. Requires 15-40 hours per week of service. Operated under AmeriCorps Seniors, a federal volunteer program.
• Project Help Utility Assistance Community-funded emergency utility assistance program partnering with CDE Lightband, Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation (CEMC), and Clarksville Gas and Water to help households at risk of losing services who may not qualify for other programs. Customers can add monthly donations to their utility bills to support the program.

Quantifiable outcome

• Weatherization Assistance Program improvements cost up to $8,497 per home
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• CDE Lightband (Clarksville Department of Electricity)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDE Lightband serves as a key utility partner for the Project Help program. CDE customers can add a monthly donation to their utility bill, which is forwarded directly to CMCCAA to assist local residents facing utility shut-offs. The partnership enables direct, convenient charitable giving by utility customers.
• Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation (CEMC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEMC partners with CMCCAA for the Project Help utility assistance program. CEMC customers can add donations to their monthly bills to support local residents at risk of losing electric service. CMCCAA administers the program and distributes funds to qualifying households.
• Clarksville Gas and Water DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClarksville Gas and Water is a Project Help partner, allowing customers to add donations to their bills that support CMCCAA's emergency utility assistance program for residents facing shut-offs.
• Room In The Inn (Local Churches Partnership)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrom December 1 through February 28, local churches partner with CMCCAA through the Room In The Inn program to provide hot meals and overnight shelter for homeless individuals. This winter shelter program supplements the year-round Old Firehouse Day Shelter services.
• AmeriCorps Seniors (Foster Grandparent Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCMCCAA operates the Foster Grandparent Program under AmeriCorps Seniors, a federal volunteer program for seniors aged 55 and older. The program provides stipends and support to volunteers who mentor children in schools and childcare centers throughout Montgomery County.
• United Way of the Greater Clarksville RegionmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnited Way connects families to a wide range of services including food, financial stability, education, and crisis assistance. It serves as a referral partner directing eligible individuals to CMCCAA programs.
• TN Department of Human ServicesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTennessee Department of Human Services administers SNAP, Families First (TANF), childcare assistance, and other support programs. As a referral partner, it directs eligible clients to CMCCAA services and vice versa.
• Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTHDA provides affordable housing resources and rental assistance programs across Tennessee. The agency is listed as a helpful resource for CMCCAA clients seeking housing support beyond what CMCCAA directly offers.
• Salvation Army – ClarksvilleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Salvation Army provides emergency shelter, food, clothing, and spiritual support for individuals in crisis in Clarksville. Listed as a complementary resource for clients needing services beyond CMCCAA's scope.
• Nashville Rescue MissionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides shelter, meals, and recovery programs for individuals experiencing homelessness in Middle Tennessee. Referenced as a resource for clients in the broader Middle Tennessee region.
• Tennessee Association of Community Action (TACA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTACA is a network supporting local community action agencies working to eliminate poverty across Tennessee. CMCCAA is a member of this statewide association that provides advocacy, coordination, and support for Community Action Agencies.
• TN Head Start AssociationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStatewide association promoting early childhood education and family support programs. Listed as a helpful resource for families seeking Head Start information in Tennessee.
• Austin Peay State University (APSU) Learning CenterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAPSU Learning Center is a service site for the Foster Grandparent Program, where senior volunteers mentor and support students using the center's resources.
• Clarksville-Montgomery County School SystemminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe local school system hosts Foster Grandparent Program volunteers at 11 locations, where seniors assist children with reading skills and provide mentorship.
• Power & Grace Preparatory AcademyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA local Christian school that serves as a Foster Grandparent Program site, where senior volunteers provide mentorship and reading support to students.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Southeast Tennessee Human Resource Agency (SETHRA): Multi-county CAA serving southeast Tennessee with the same anti-poverty program mix (Head Start, LIHEAP, weatherization, senior services). Same funding sources, governance structure, and tripartite board model as CMCCAA.
• Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency: Multi-county CAA serving the greater Nashville/Mid-Cumberland region of Tennessee. Operates the same federal program portfolio (Head Start, LIHEAP, CSBG, Weatherization) under the same Community Services Block Grant framework, making it the closest functional peer to CMCCAA.
• United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region: Local United Way chapter operating in the same Clarksville-Montgomery County service area with overlapping social services (financial stability, food, education). Functions as both a referral partner and a competing fundraiser for charitable dollars.
• Upper Cumberland Development District: Multi-county CAA and human resource agency serving the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee. Runs Head Start, LIHEAP, weatherization, and senior volunteer programs under the same federal structure as CMCCAA.
• Salvation Army Clarksville: Clarksville branch of the Salvation Army providing emergency shelter, food, and clothing in the same service area. Directly competes for emergency-services clients and donor dollars.

Others

• Tennessee Association of Community Action (TACA): Statewide membership association for Tennessee's Community Action Agencies. CMCCAA is a member; TACA provides advocacy, training, and coordination that directly shapes CMCCAA's operating environment and funding access.

Regional players

• Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee: Regional food bank that supplies food to partner agencies across Middle Tennessee, including potentially to CMCCAA's TEFAP distribution. Comparable in the food-assistance program category but at a regional scale.
• Nashville Rescue Mission: Regional homeless services provider serving Middle Tennessee, including referrals from the Clarksville area. Overlaps with CMCCAA's Old Firehouse Day Shelter and winter Room In The Inn programs but with broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ClarksvilleCAA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clarksville-montgomery-county-commu-nity-action-agency

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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