Date: 4/29/2026
Contact: Jason C. Smith, Executive Director, jason@oacaa.org
Respond By: 6/5/2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Re: Development of a Policy and Advocacy Agenda
Overview
The Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies (OACAA) is the statewide membership organization representing Ohio’s 48 Community Action Agencies, which collectively serve all 88 counties. Community Action Agencies deliver critical services that address the causes and conditions of poverty, including energy assistance, housing, early childhood education, workforce development, and other human services. OACAA serves as a convener, advocate, and capacity-building organization for this network, working closely with state and federal partners to align policy, funding, and program implementation. Through this role, OACAA represents the collective interests of its members and advances strategies to strengthen the impact of Community Action across Ohio.
OACAA is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to support the development of a multi-year policy and advocacy agenda. This agenda will guide OACAA’s state and federal advocacy efforts, align leadership and board priorities, and articulate policy positions to member agencies, funders, partners, policymakers, and elected officials.