HRDC 6

Name

HRDC 6

Legal name

District 6 Human Resource Development Council

Website

https://hrdc6.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services (Community Action Agency)

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA)

Keywords

• Community action services
• Social services programs
• Housing assistance programs
• Energy assistance programs
• Workforce development services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lewistown

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Federal Government Grants: Primary funding from federal programs including HUD (Section 8, Emergency Solutions Grant), USDA (WIC), and Department of Health and Human Services (LIHEAP, Medicaid)
2. State of Montana Grants: State funding through Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana Dept of Labor and Industry (WIOA), and Montana Dept of Commerce for housing programs
3. Private Donations: Tax-deductible donations from community members to support programs and fill gaps where structured funding falls short
4. Community Action Agency Federal Designation: Founded under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 as a Community Action Agency, receiving ongoing federal support for poverty eradication programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HRDC 6 is a Community Action Agency that administers a coordinated portfolio of social service programs to low-income residents of six central Montana counties. Core offerings include housing assistance (Section 8, emergency housing), energy assistance (LIHEAP, weatherization), nutrition (WIC), adult education (HiSET prep, English language, citizenship), and employment training (WIOA Titles I, II, III). Most services are free to eligible residents, with a small fee for homebuyer education classes.

Product overview

HRDC 6 (District 6 Human Resources Development Council) is a Community Action Agency providing a coordinated portfolio of social service programs to residents of six central Montana counties (Fergus, Judith Basin, Petroleum, Wheatland, Golden Valley, and Musselshell). The organization operates as a single unified service provider offering multiple interconnected programs organized into four service categories: Education & Employment (Adult Education, Employment and Training, Maximus Pathway), Housing & Energy (LIHEAP, Weatherization, Section 8, Emergency Housing, Homebuyer Education), Eating Well (WIC), and Emergency Assistance. These programs are designed to help low-income individuals and families meet immediate needs while building pathways to long-term stability through education, skill development, and connections to meaningful careers.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adult Education Free educational services for adults age 16 and older including HiSET (high school equivalency) test preparation, English language tutoring, citizenship test prep, and post-secondary education coaching. Funded by the state of Montana under the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA), Title II.
• Employment and Training Career guidance, job search assistance, short-term training programs leading to industry certifications, and on-the-job training connections. Services available for In-School Youth (14-24), Out-of-School Youth (16-24), and Adults (18+). Funded by WIOA, Titles I and III.
• Heating and Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program helping low-income households heat their homes through winter by providing fuel, subsidizing energy bills, and offering weatherization services. Season runs October 1-April 30 with payments retroactive to September 1.
• Home Weatherization Energy efficiency improvements for LIHEAP-enrolled homes including insulation, window/door sealing, and heating appliance maintenance. Homes can receive weatherization assistance every ten years.
• Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Rent assistance program for very low-income, elderly, or disabled households. The program pays a portion of monthly rent directly to property owners while clients pay approximately 30% of adjusted gross monthly income.
• Emergency Housing Short-term emergency housing assistance including HUD Emergency Solutions Grant, Emergency Food & Shelter Program, and Fergus County Clearinghouse Connections. Helps prevent homelessness for families facing immediate housing crisis.
• Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) USDA and State of Montana nutrition program providing nutritious food packages, education, and support for pregnant women, mothers of infants, and caregivers with children under 5. Benefits loaded onto an eWIC card for use at participating grocery stores.
• Homebuyer Education Classes 8-hour homebuyer education classes (alternating between single Saturday sessions and weekday evening classes) teaching budgeting, inspections, loans, and contracts. Includes certificate valid for three years and free 1-on-1 HUD-certified counseling session. In-person class is $75; online course via NeighborWorks Montana eHome America is $100.
• Emergency Assistance Flexible emergency financial assistance for crises not covered by other structured programs. Funded by donations with greater flexibility to work on critical-needs basis rather than being wholly income-based.
• Maximus Pathway Employment and training program specifically designed for families receiving TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) benefits.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,048 Central Montanans assisted in 2023
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Energy Share MontanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to fill needs not met by LIHEAP. Energy Share is a nonprofit that assists Montanans facing energy emergencies when they don't qualify for or need additional help beyond LIHEAP coverage.
• NeighborWorks MontanacoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides online homebuyer education through eHome America platform. Clients can complete the required education course online with local counseling follow-up.
• Montana Department of Public Health and Human ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary state partner for LIHEAP, Weatherization, and WIC programs. Provides funding and programmatic oversight for energy assistance and nutrition programs.
• Montana Dept of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState partner for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. Provides funding and administrative guidelines for rental assistance in six counties.
• Montana Dept of Labor and IndustrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState partner administering WIOA Title I and III programs for employment and training services. Provides funding and oversight for workforce development.
• Montana Office of Public InstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState partner for Adult Education (WIOA Title II). Provides funding and curriculum guidelines for high school equivalency, English language, and citizenship programs.
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal funder for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program and Emergency Solutions Grant. Sets income limits and program guidelines.
• USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal funder of WIC program providing nutritious food, education, and support to pregnant women, new mothers, and children under 5.
• Federal Reserve Bank of MinneapolisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Development and Engagement team advances economic well-being of low-to-moderate income communities through policy analysis and research.
• NorthWestern EnergyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUtility partner for energy assistance programs. LIHEAP benefits are paid directly to NorthWestern Energy on behalf of eligible clients.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NeighborWorks Montana: Montana's chartered NeighborWorks network affiliate, which provides the eHome America online homebuyer education platform used by HRDC 6. Comparable as a statewide housing-counseling and homebuyer education nonprofit serving overlapping rural Montana populations.
• District 7 Human Resource Development Council: A fellow Montana Community Action Agency serving an adjacent multi-county district in eastern Montana. Operates an essentially identical service portfolio (LIHEAP, WIC, Section 8, WIOA, weatherization) under the same CAA federal designation framework, making it the closest operational comparable to HRDC 6.
• Action Inc. (Montana CAA): Community Action Agency serving low-income populations in southwestern Montana. Operates the same mix of LIHEAP, weatherization, food assistance, and workforce programs under federal CAA designation, with similar rural small-staff structure.
• Human Resource Development Council of District 12: Another Montana CAA covering a multi-county region around Helena/Butte. Administers the same federal anti-poverty programs (LIHEAP, WIC, Section 8, WIOA workforce development) with comparable staffing scale and rural service model.

Broad incumbents

• National Community Action Partnership: The national membership organization for all U.S. Community Action Agencies, including HRDC 6. Comparable as the industry-level body that sets CAA standards, provides training, and advocates for federal anti-poverty program funding on behalf of CAAs nationwide.
• Montana Community Action Partnership: The statewide association representing Montana's ten Community Action Agencies, including HRDC 6. Functions as the policy/advocacy umbrella and training body for CAAs — comparable as the industry-level incumbent that coordinates funding and best-practice sharing across HRDC's peer set.

Regional players

• Community Action Partnership of North Dakota: A regional CAA network in an adjacent Northern Plains state operating similar LIHEAP/WIC/Section 8/Head Start programs in rural counties. Comparable as a regional peer illustrating the standard rural-CAA operating model in HRDC 6's geographic region.

Emerging players

• Energy Share Montana: A nonprofit that partners with HRDC 6 to provide emergency energy assistance beyond LIHEAP coverage. Comparable as a Montana-specific social services nonprofit operating in the same client population and funding ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hrdc6
• Instagraminstagram.com/district6hrdc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hrdc-6

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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