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National Performance Indicator 2.2 – Community Quality of Life and Assets

NPI 2.2: The quality of life and assets in low-income neighborhoods are improved by a
Community Action initiative or advocacy.

Overview: NPI 2.2 collects data on new or continuing Community Action projects whose
outcomes build community assets, including:

 Programs initiated by the CAA
 Projects as a result of CAA partnerships with local government, business, financial
institution, or other community organization(s)
 CAA advocacy efforts

Applicable Activities: NPI 2.2 collects outcome data on projects that achieved, increased or
improved presence and availability of community services and commercial enterprise within
low-income communities as a result of:

 Increased presence and/or availability of community services and/or commercial
enterprise in low-income community
 Increased value of neighborhood residences through rehabilitation

Some common outcomes are:

o CAA advocacy for new or expanded public services and facilities in low-income
neighborhoods that result in new construction or renovation of such facilities as
neighborhood centers, recreational facilities, schools, or libraries

o Agency participation in community economic development initiatives involving local
governments, the business community, and other public and private organizations aimed at
increasing commercial and business investment and enterprise in low-income
neighborhoods

o Agency partnerships with other public and private organizations that promote the creation
of micro-business opportunities for low-income people in their communities
o A rural CAA assists the community in developing a safe drinking water system project

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