Gov. Ivey Awards $44.5M to Help Low-Income Families with Energy Costs
Montgomery, Ala. (WDNews) — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $44.5 million to 18 community agencies across Alabama to help low-income households cover utility costs for heating in the winter and cooling in the summer.
“Too often, families in Alabama are forced to choose between paying for utilities and essential needs like medicine or groceries,” said Gov. Ivey. “These funds will provide temporary assistance, helping families avoid tough decisions that could impact their health and well-being during extreme weather.”
The funding is part of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and will be distributed by local community action agencies. Residents can apply for assistance through these agencies when application periods are announced.
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) is overseeing the grants, which are funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell emphasized the importance of this program. “Each year, LIHEAP provides critical support to Alabamians in need, and this funding will make a meaningful impact,” Boswell said.
In the Wiregrass, the Southeast Alabama Community Action Partnership Inc. has been awarded $2.25 million to assist residents in Barbour, Coffee, Geneva, Henry, and Houston counties. For more information, call 334-347-0881.
Organized Community Action Program Inc.: $2.1 million. (Bullock, Butler, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Lowndes, Pike) 334-566-1712
Local agencies will determine application periods, and funding may not be immediately available. Residents are encouraged to contact their community agency for details.
