Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $44.5 million to 18 community agencies that provide emergency assistance to help low-income households cover the costs of staying warm during the winter and cool during the summer.
“Unfortunately, there are times when some Alabama families must decide between paying utility costs and other essential expenses like buying medicine and groceries,” Gov. Ivey said. “I am pleased to award these funds to provide temporary assistance to keep families from having to make decisions that could jeopardize their health and welfare particularly during the winter and summer months.”
The funding will be distributed through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Community action agencies accept applications at the local level from residents seeking assistance.
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the grants from funds made available by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In October, Gov. Ivey awarded an additional $1 million in federal funds to support the LIHEAP program.
“Each year this program aids numerous Alabamians who find themselves in a position requiring temporary assistance, and the need is always great,” ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell said. “ADECA joins Gov. Ivey in support of these funds that will help those most in need.”
Below, and listed in geographic region from north to south, is a list of each grant, the recipient agency, the counties they serve and the agency contact information. Please note that the funding allocations announced may not be immediately available for application at the local level. Application periods are determined locally by each community agency. Locally, the following funding was announced:
- Community Service Programs of West Alabama Inc.: $4 million. (Bibb, Choctaw, Dallas, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Perry, Sumter, Tuscaloosa) 205-752-5429, cspwal.com.
