DANIEL BOONE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY

What DANIEL BOONE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY does

Daniel Boone Community Action Agency, Inc. (DBCAA) is a private nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded on June 1, 1972 and headquartered in Manchester, Kentucky. It operates as a designated Community Action Agency delivering an integrated suite of social services — housing assistance, energy assistance, workforce development, transportation, weatherization, and emergency aid — to low-income individuals and families at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines across Clay, Jackson, Laurel, Rockcastle, Lee, Owsley, and Wolfe Counties in rural eastern Kentucky.

Programs are funded primarily through federal block grants: Community Services Block Grant (CSBG, FAL 93.569) and Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP, FAL 93.568) administered by HHS/ACF, supplemented by HUD pass-throughs (ESG, TBRA), U.S. Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance, and Federal Transit Administration Sections 5310, 5311, and 5339 routed through the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Daniel Boone Transit, a DBA subsidiary operating since 1986, runs a demand-response public and non-emergency medical transportation system delivering over 150,000 trips and 2 million miles annually. Workforce services are delivered under WIOA via a contract with the Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program (EKCEP) and in partnership with the Kentucky Career Center, generating 160 job placements and 56 credentials in program year 2024-2025.

Go-to-market is community-led: services are delivered through seven county offices and via home-based service delivery (weatherization, transit), with referrals driven by the Community Action Kentucky network, Facebook, the danielboonecaa.org WordPress site, and annual Community Needs Assessments. Pricing is free or reduced-cost for income-eligible clients; transit fares are nominal ($6 round trip in-city, $8 round trip in-county, $0.30/mile intercity with senior/veteran discounts). DBCAA is governed by a Board of Directors, has no parent company, and has 18 disclosed employees.

Name

DANIEL BOONE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY

Legal name

Daniel Boone Community Action Agency, Inc.

Website

https://danielboonecaa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Daniel Boone Community Action Agency is a Kentucky nonprofit 501(c)(3) Community Action Agency delivering housing, energy, workforce, transit, and weatherization services to low-income residents across seven eastern Kentucky counties, funded primarily through federal CSBG, LIHEAP, HUD, DOE, and FTA block grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Action and Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Housing Services (62422), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Child Care Services (6244)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

State/Provincial Human Services & Benefits Administration (Welfare, Disability, Child & Family) (BPAIABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Income Support & Cash Assistance Programs (BPAIAKAE), Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA), Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Community action services
• Social services nonprofit
• Workforce development programs
• Energy assistance programs
• Public transportation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Federal Grant Funding: Primary revenue from federal block grants including Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) under Federal Assistance Listing Number 93.569 and Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) under Federal Assistance Listing Number 93.568, administered through the Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
2. Federal Transit Administration Funding: Daniel Boone Transit applies for Section 5310, 5311, and 5339 funds through the Federal Transit Administration administered by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for transportation services.
3. Transit Fares: Public transportation generates fare revenue including $6.00 per round trip within city limits, $8.00 per round trip within county limits, and $0.30 per mile for intercity service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Daniel Boone Community Action Agency delivers a comprehensive suite of federally funded social services to low-income individuals and families in rural Kentucky, including energy assistance (LIHEAP), housing assistance (TBRA, ESG, Housing Program), weatherization, workforce development (WIOA, Teleworks USA), public transportation (Daniel Boone Transit), and child care. All services are provided free or at reduced cost to households at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines across seven counties. Revenue is derived primarily from federal block grants administered through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the Federal Transit Administration.

Product overview

Daniel Boone Community Action Agency is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of social services and community assistance programs. The organization operates multiple interconnected programs including the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for heating and cooling assistance, Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) for broad community support, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) for homelessness services, Housing Program for construction and rehabilitation, Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) for rental support, Weatherization Assistance for energy efficiency, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) for employment and career services, Daniel Boone Transit for public transportation, Daniel Boone Child Care for early childhood services, and Teleworks USA for remote employment opportunities. These programs serve Clay, Jackson, Laurel, Rockcastle, Lee, Owsley, and Wolfe Counties in Kentucky and are funded through federal assistance programs including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Energy.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Program Federal block grant program providing services to address employment, education, cognitive development, income infrastructure, housing, health, and community involvement for low-income individuals and families in Clay, Jackson, Laurel, and Rockcastle Counties, Kentucky.
• Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Federally funded program helping eligible low-income households with home heating and cooling costs through Subsidy and Crisis components, funded through Federal Assistance Listing Number 93.568.
• Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program Federal grant program providing rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, and street outreach services to help individuals and families experiencing homelessness achieve housing stability.
• Housing Program Comprehensive housing assistance including new construction, home building, and rehabilitation services for low-income residents.
• Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Rental assistance program helping eligible households with rent, security deposits, and utility deposits for safe, stable housing in Clay, Jackson, Laurel, and Rockcastle Counties.
• Daniel Boone Transit Public Transportation Public transportation and non-emergency medical transportation services operating since 1986, serving Clay, Jackson, Lee, Owsley, and Wolfe Counties in Kentucky. Provides over 150,000 trips annually and travels over 2 million miles. Fare structure: $6.00 round trip within city limits, $8.00 round trip within county limits, $0.30 per mile intercity.
• Weatherization Assistance Program Energy efficiency program helping eligible households reduce energy costs through insulation, air sealing, heating system improvements, and other energy-saving measures, delivered through home-based service.
• Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Program Career advising and employment services program helping Youth, Adults, and Dislocated Workers with skill-building, training opportunities, and employment assistance to achieve self-sufficient wages, delivered under contract with EKCEP.
• Daniel Boone Child Care Child care services for families in the service area.
• Teleworks USA Eastern Kentucky's work-from-home employment service connecting job seekers with legitimate remote job opportunities since 2015, offering resume assistance and one-on-one career advisor support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 160 total jobs placed (40 Youth + 120 Adults) for program year 2024-2025
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Administration for Children and Families (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)coreOthersPrimary federal funder through Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) federal block grants. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, or necessarily endorse the website.
• Community Action KentuckycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level partner for LIHEAP administration and community action programming across Kentucky. DBCAA is a member of the Community Action network.
• Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency that receives LIHEAP funding as a pass-through block grant and partners with DBCAA for heating assistance program administration.
• Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program (EKCEP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContract partner for WIOA career-advising services in Jackson and Clay Counties. Provides workforce development programming and the Prosper Appalachia initiative for youth career exploration.
• Kentucky Career CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for workforce services delivery including career advising, job fairs, workshops, and employment assistance programs.
• Kentucky Transportation CabinetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal transit funding administered through the state. DBCAA applies for Section 5310, 5311, and 5339 funds for transportation services.
• Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState housing agency providing Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program referrals and housing assistance funding. Partner for TBRA and weatherization programs.
• Kentucky Office of Employment and Training (OET)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState workforce agency where WIOA participants initially enroll for unemployment insurance; provides referrals to DBCAA workforce programs.
• Choice MDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining provider for Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification program utilized by WIOA participants for healthcare career training.
• Hazard Community and Technical College (HCTC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner for lineman training and other workforce certification programs for WIOA participants.
• Community Action PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization providing resources and support for community action agencies.
• Homeless and Housing Coalition of KentuckyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState coalition providing resources and advocacy for homeless and housing services.
• U.S. Department of EnergycoreOthersFederal funding partner for Weatherization Assistance Program through partnerships with Kentucky Housing Corporation and Community Action Kentucky.
• PNC BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for financial education workshops conducted at DBCAA locations for community members.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cumberland Valley Community Action Program: Kentucky CAA delivering a parallel portfolio of CSBG, LIHEAP, weatherization, and community services in southeastern Kentucky. Direct peer on federal block-grant-funded anti-poverty program operations and rural multi-county service delivery.
• Big Sandy Area Community Action Program: Appalachian Kentucky CAA offering CSBG, LIHEAP, Head Start, weatherization, and transit across Floyd, Johnson, Magoffin, Martin, and Pike counties. Closely comparable mission, scale, and federal funding mix to DBCAA.
• Kentucky River Foothills Community Action Agency: Designated Kentucky Community Action Agency delivering CSBG, LIHEAP, weatherization, and workforce services in a contiguous eastern Kentucky service area. Operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the same federal block-grant revenue model and similar multi-county rural footprint as DBCAA.
• LKLP Community Action Council: Community Action Agency serving Leslie, Knott, Lee, Perry, and Owsley Counties in eastern Kentucky, delivering overlapping CSBG, LIHEAP, housing, and workforce programs to low-income households using the same federal block-grant framework.
• Community Action Kentucky: State association of Kentucky Community Action Agencies; DBCAA is explicitly a member. Coordinates state-level LIHEAP administration and represents the same network of CAAs funded through HHS block grants.

Broad incumbents

• Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC): State housing finance agency that channels TBRA, Emergency Housing Voucher, and weatherization funding to DBCAA. Operates broadly across Kentucky on affordable housing finance rather than as a service provider, but is the key funding intermediary comparable in housing-assistance activity.
• Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program (EKCEP): Workforce development intermediary that holds the WIOA contract under which DBCAA delivers career advising in Jackson and Clay Counties. Comparable in WIOA-funded employment services and Prosper Appalachia initiative; operates as a broader regional player across 23 eastern Kentucky counties.
• Kentucky Transportation Cabinet - Office of Transportation Delivery: State pass-through administering Section 5310, 5311, and 5339 transit funds that finance Daniel Boone Transit. Comparable as a public-sector funder of rural public transit, even though its core role is administration rather than operations.
• Kentucky Career Center: Statewide WIOA operator providing career advising, job fairs, and employment assistance through co-located offices. Partner of DBCAA in workforce delivery and a broader incumbent in the same federally funded employment-services category.

Emerging players

• Kentucky Mountain Housing Development Corp: Nonprofit housing developer serving eastern Kentucky that provides weatherization, housing rehabilitation, and self-help home building overlapping with DBCAA's Housing Program. Smaller in scale but directly comparable on rural affordable housing delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/dbcaa2
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/daniel-boone-community-action-agency

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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