2026 NYSCAA Annual Conference Call for Proposals

Deadline Extended: Workshop proposals will now be accepted through Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

Call for Workshop Proposals Extended

2026 NYSCAA Annual Conference

Resilient by Nature: The Power of Community Action

NYSCAA is seeking interactive, practical, and skill-building sessions that offer clear takeaways, useful tools, and strategies attendees can bring back to their agencies.

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Key Details

Location

Niagara Falls, NY

Conference Dates

September 15-18, 2026

Extended Deadline

June 30, 2026

Quick Path

Submit a stronger proposal in three steps

1

Choose your topic

Select a topic that addresses real needs across Community Action programs, leadership, operations, data, or service delivery.

2

Define the takeaway

Explain what attendees will learn, use, or bring back to their agency after your session.

3

Submit by June 30

Complete the online CFP form before the extended deadline. Applicants will be notified in July 2026.

What We Are Seeking

Practical sessions with real value for the network

NYSCAA invites proposals for interactive, skill-building sessions that strengthen knowledge, expertise, and capacity across New York’s Community Action network.

Preference is given to sessions that include clear learning objectives, practical tools, real examples, and strategies participants can realistically bring back to their agencies.

Session Fit

A strong session helps attendees do something better

Real Examples

Sessions should be grounded in actual work, implementation experience, lessons learned, or practical examples.

Useful Tools

Strong sessions include tools, templates, checklists, policies, examples, worksheets, or next steps participants can use.

Audience Value

Sessions should help attendees improve programs, operations, compliance, data, leadership, service delivery, or agency capacity.

Proposal Quality

Strong proposals include

A clear problem or challenge
The session should help attendees address something specific.

Practical tools or examples
Templates, policies, checklists, forms, workflows, case studies, or resources.

Clear learning objectives
Explain what attendees will learn, understand, or be able to do.

Engagement beyond lecture
Use discussion, activities, Q&A, peer learning, or interactive examples.

Session Length and Format

Length: Sessions may be 60 or 90 minutes.

Format: Workshop, panel, presentation, or interactive demonstration.

Best fit: High engagement, practical takeaways, and tools participants can use.

Important Dates

Extended Submission Deadline

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Notification Timeline

July 2026

Priority Topic Areas

Choose one or more topic areas in the submission form

Agency Operations

Human Resources
Finance
Labor Law
Nonprofit Management

Programs and Service Delivery

Head Start / Early Head Start / Early Childhood
Weatherization / Housing
Program Innovation

Data, Technology, and Results

Artificial Intelligence in Service Delivery
Data / ROMA
Reporting, evaluation, and outcomes

Before You Start

Have this information ready

Preparing these items before opening the form will make submission faster.

  • Presenter name, title, organization, email, and phone
  • Session title and description
  • Preferred session length and format
  • Topic area and intended audience
  • 2-4 learning objectives
  • Tools, templates, or handouts you plan to provide
  • Co-presenter information, if applicable

What Happens After Submission?

After proposals are submitted, NYSCAA will review submissions for alignment with conference goals, practical value, audience relevance, and presenter experience.

Applicants will be notified by email in July 2026. Selected presenters will receive follow-up details about session logistics, registration, materials, room assignments, and A/V needs.

Sponsor and Exhibitor Opportunities

Sponsor or exhibit at the 2026 NYSCAA Annual Conference

Organizations interested in connecting with New York’s Community Action network can register as a sponsor or exhibitor for the 2026 NYSCAA Annual Conference.

The sponsor and exhibitor registration form is used to reserve your package, provide organization and billing details, upload logos or program ads, and share representative information for conference follow-up.

2026 Package Levels

Platinum Sponsor $5,000
Gold Sponsor $3,000
Silver Sponsor $2,000
Exhibitor $700

Packages include visibility, conference access, and exhibitor benefits based on the selected level.

Deadline Extended

Ready to submit your proposal?

Proposals are accepted online through the 2026 NYSCAA Call for Proposals form until Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

Submit Your Proposal Contact NYSCAA Sponsor or Exhibit

Last updated: May 2026. CFP deadline extended to June 30, 2026.

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