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Community Action & Economic Opportunity

Community Action & Economic Opportunity

Michigan Economic and Social Opportunity Act of 1981, Act 230 of 1981 as amended by Public Act 123 of 2003 creates the Bureau of Community Action and Economic Opportunity and the Commission on Community Action and Economic Opportunity to reduce the causes, conditions, and effects of poverty and promote social and economic opportunities that foster self-sufficiency for low-income people.

The Bureau provides the designation of community action agencies in Michigan. The Act prescribes the powers and duties of the department, the bureau, the commission, and the community action agencies.

Act 230 of 1981 - Michigan Legislature Website 

Act 123 of 2003 - Michigan Legislature Website

Bureau of Community Action and Economic Opportunity
Community Service Block Grant
Weatherization
Contact Us

Michigan Commission on Community Action
Commission Report: Tri-Share and Children’s Savings Accounts
Commission Report: Financial Security
Commission Report: Generational Poverty
Commission Report: State Identification Cards
Commissioners
Meeting Schedule

Partners & Resources
Appendix A - Standards for Weatherization Materials
Michigan Community Action
Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Region 5 RPIC
U.S. Department of Energy's Weatherization Federal Regulations
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Policy and Guidance
Weatherization Assistance Program Technical Assistance Center website
Weatherization Program Guidance
MCA-Find Assistance in Your County
Energy & Weatherization
National Association for State Community Service Programs
National Community Action Foundation
United States Department of Health and Human Services
United States Department of Energy

Media
Poverty Rates Surge In American Suburbs
Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency (SMCAA) Youth Volunteers
The Chronic Poverty Report 2014 – 2015
Wayne Metro

Announcements
BIL State Plan - Draft
BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW (BIL) State Plan Public Hearing Notice
Community Service Block Grant State Plan FY25-26-Draft
Community Services Block Grant State Plan FY23-24 - Draft
2016 OCS Eligible Entities Satisfaction with States Survey - Michigan
2017 DOE American Customer Satisfaction Survey Report
COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT FY25-26 State Plan Public Hearing Notice
Community Services Block Grant State Plan FY21-22 - Draft
PY19 WAP DOE State Plan - Final, Approved
PY20 DOE State Plan - Draft
PY21 WAP State Plan - Draft
WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM State Plan Public Hearing Notice

Programs and Policy
Michigan Weatherization Field Guide
NREL Standard Work Specifications Tool
Community Services Policy Manual (CSPM)
BCAEO Monitoring Procedures Guide