OEO

Office Of Economic Opportunity

The Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) administers a variety of federal and state funded anti-poverty and self-sufficiency programs. As a result of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, The Office of Economic Opportunity allocates over $40 million a year to more than 200 organizations and programs working with low-income families in Minnesota. These anti-poverty programs share a common philosophy that families and individuals who have the resources to promote their own growth and development are motivated to support themselves and contribute to the community. The programs remain ever vigilant to the needs and strengths of families with low incomes, and continue to wage the war on poverty. OEO programs provide for families’ basic social needs, while also providing opportunities for the development of the skills necessary for economic self-sufficiency. The Office of Economic Opportunity is committed to providing quality services to anti-poverty programs, and in so doing, contribute to their continued success in helping Minnesota families break the cycle of poverty.

Contact Information
Minnesota Department of Human Services Community Partnership Division PO Box 64962 St. Paul, MN 55164-0962	Phone: (651) 431-3808 Toll-free: (877) 396-6386 TTY: (800) 627-6383 Website: www.dhs.state.mn.us

Click here to see OEO Staff Directory

Publications & Reports

DRAFT Community Action Performance Standards

2012-2013 CSBG Draft Plan

CSBG/IS Annual Report: Reviews how the Community Services Block Grant funded network of state and local agencies helped individuals and families overcome economic insecurity.

Video - "So you want a job in Wx?"(4min)

Training Manuals & Resources

ROMA Manual: Introduction to Results-Oriented Management and Accountability (ROMA) for Community Action Agencies and CSBG Eligible Entities. Below you will find additional tools that may be helpful for your agency when completing your own Outcome-Based Work Plan.

Translations Comparing Visions & ROMA Terms
ROMA Outcome Catalogue
Index of Outcomes with Key (ROMA six national goals)

2011 CSBG-IS Forms

2011 MN CSBG-IS Instructions: This document has important instructions regarding this year’s reporting. Be sure to read the document in its entirety prior to completing the forms.
2011 Community Action Program Activity Form
2011 Program Activity Codes
FY11 Mortgage Foreclosure and Prevention Outcomes FINAL
FY11 Forms Part I Sec D FINAL (Narrative Report)
FY11 Section E Forms FINAL (Fiscal)
FY11 Section F Forms FINAL (Fiscal)
FY11 Section G Forms FINAL (Demographic)
FY11 MN ROMA-NPI Reporting Catalog (Community Action Agencies only)

HPRP Contract Forms

HPRP: Client Forms & Templates

HPRP: Program Regulations & Guidance

2014-15 Community Action Funding Application materials

Application Cover Letter (Word document)
CAA Application (Word document)
Program Funding Summary (Word spreadsheet)
MN ROMA NPI Outcome-Based Work Plan (Excel spreadsheet)
Budget Forms (Excel spreadsheet)
Grant Allocation Projections (Yet to be released)

National Association for State Community Services Programs