The Community Action Board is a state-mandated body reporting to the Mayor of Los Angeles, City Council, and the Community Development Department (CID) with the goal of providing recommendations for the development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funds and other programs that serve families living below the poverty line throughout the City.
As a collective of people with different experiences, backgrounds, and expertise, the Community Action Board can provide thoughtful recommendations on the use and allocation of funds to the City of Los Angeles that provide the most impact to the residents of Los Angeles.
CID administers federal CSBG funds allocated from the California Department of Community Services and Development to the City of Los Angeles, which are specifically designated for the delivery of anti-poverty services to highly impoverished communities. The Community Action Board presents an opportunity for residents, community-based organizations, educational institutions, and businesses serving Los Angeles neighborhoods to actively participate and be involved in resolving the negative impacts of poverty.
The Community Action Board has a tripartite structure. Membership is composed of representatives from the public (elected officials), individuals currently living in poverty or actively serving that population, and representatives from private sector organizations.