The purpose of the Program is to:
- (1) Assist local agencies in providing the required matching effort for Federally-funded community action programs.
- (2) Encourage local initiative in the development of community action programs for which Federal funding is not available.
- (3) Stimulate local agencies to develop innovative program approaches to solving local community problems.
- (4) Provide employment for poor people.
- (5) Provide substantial benefits for the recipients of program services.