2026 NYSCAA Annual Conference – Call for Proposals

2026 NYSCAA Annual Conference

Location: Niagara Falls, NY • Dates: September 15–18, 2026

Submission deadline: Friday, May 1, 2026 • Notification date: Friday, June 12, 2026

What We Are Seeking

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, and strategies participants can realistically bring back to their agencies.

Click here to submit a proposal

Priority Topic Areas

Choose one or more topic areas in the submission form:

Human Resources • Finance • Labor Law • Nonprofit Management • Head Start / Early Head Start / Early Childhood • Artificial Intelligence in Service Delivery • Weatherization / Housing • Data / ROMA • Program Innovation

Session Length and Format

  • Length: 60 or 90 minutes (flexibility may be available)
  • Formats: Workshop, panel, or interactive presentation
  • Best fit: High engagement and practical takeaways

Before You Start the Form

To make submission quick, prepare the following:

  • Lead presenter name, organization, email, and phone
  • Session title and 1–2 paragraph description
  • 2–4 learning objectives or goals
  • Preferred session format and length
  • Optional handouts or supporting documents

Ready to submit? Proposals are accepted online.

Click here to submit your workshop presentation proposal

NYSCAA Logo