Welcome

Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation

Serving Allamakee, Bremer, Chickasaw, Clayton, Fayette, Howard and Winneshiek

NEICAC MISSION ~ Through dynamic partnerships, quality family services, advocacy and education, NEICAC advances community development and improves social and economic conditions for individuals and families with limited resources.

Make a Donation - Change a Life

Charitable donations made to NEICAC are always needed and may have a tax benefit to the donor.

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Check out what we’ve been up to. Click below to read our monthly agency and program updates.

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NOTICE

NEICAC is seeking bids for an HVAC upgrade project at our Woolen Mill and Washington Court properties in Decorah, Iowa. The Project includes replacement of existing air conditioning systems with new mini split heat pump heating and cooling systems. All bids must be filed in the conference room at the office of Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation located at 305 Montgomery St Decorah, Iowa on or before 3:30pm, September 15, 2025. Click below to review the full Notice to Bidders.

We Help Individuals and Families in Northeast Iowa

Chat with us if you need help with the following featured crisis assistance services and to learn other ways in which we might be able to assist you.

Get in Touch

You can browse our help articles, start a conversation online by clicking on the green “Chat with an Expert” box, or book an appointment with one of our team members.

Services

EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS

Head Start & Early Head Start provides high-quality home visiting and preschool for children 0-5 years.

EARL PUBLIC TRANSIT

The Transit program promotes community development with safe and affordable transportation to the public. Call 1-866-382-4259 to schedule a ride.

FAMILY DEVELOPMENT & SELF-SUFFICIENCY (FaDSS)

FaDSS provides services that promote, empower, and nurture families toward economic and emotional self-sufficiency.

CRISIS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM & FOOD PANTRIES

Family Services Offices operate a Crisis Assistance Program which provides financial assistance for those facing a crisis or emergency. NEICAC also operates several food pantries with both food and personal products.

UTILITY BILL & FURNACE ASSISTANCE

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program can help with a supplemental payment of residential heating costs. Eligible households can also receive financial assistance with past due utility bills and furnace repair or replacement.

WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (WAP)

HOUSING PROGRAM

The Housing Program provides safe and affordable housing to seniors, individuals with disabilities and individuals and families with limited resources.

CHILD ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP)

The CACFP provides meal reimbursement and nutrition education to registered child care providers.

ABOUT US

NEICAC serves the counties of Allamakee, Bremer, Clayton, Chickasaw, Fayette, Howard, & Winneshiek. We provide services to over 10,000 individuals each year. Our work enables individuals and families in Northeast Iowa to live, work, and contribute to their communities.

MAKE A DONATION

Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation (NEICAC) is a 501(c)3 private non-profit operating in NE Iowa. Charitable donations are always needed and have a tax benefit to the donor.