Supporting local organizations to empower low-income individuals and families, strengthen our community, and create opportunities by providing funding and guidance to programs that address the causes and conditions of poverty with a vision to establish a poverty-free community in Staunton, Augusta County, and Waynesboro. They also uphold the Community Action Promise, which emphasises changing people’s lives, embodying the spirit of hope, improving communities, and making America a better place to live, caring for the entire community and dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.
The Community Support Grant is designed for programs significantly impacting low and moderate-income residents (up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Line) in Staunton, Augusta County, and/or Waynesboro. These projects should align with the needs identified in the 2021 CAPSAW Needs Assessment and support the mission of CAPSAW. Funding, up to $2,000, is provided on a reimbursement basis for eligible expenses such as one-time projects, appliances, and emergency supports not generally covered by CAPSAW’s multi-year funding program. Priority is given to items directly related to client use and not part of general operational expenses.
Preference is given to applications requesting funding for specific costs not covered by regular operating expenses, which directly benefit clients and align with CAPSAW's objectives.