$5 Million Relief Package: Is Your Family Eligible for Heating Help? Discover the Shocking Truth!

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4 months ago · Updated 4 months ago

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WBRC) - Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced the awarding of grants aimed at assisting low-income households across the state. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) disclosed this initiative on December 23, which will empower 18 community action agencies to provide emergency support for residents struggling with the costs of heating and cooling their homes.

Governor Ivey emphasized the importance of these grants, stating, “The cost of heating a home during the coldest parts of winter and cooling it during the hottest parts of summer can pose a challenge for those who are most vulnerable and have extremely limited incomes. These grants will ensure that help is available to those who need it most during extreme weather.”

These grants are made possible through the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), administered locally by community action agencies. The funding includes both regular allocations and additional resources provided by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, ensuring that critical support reaches those who need it most.

“This program is meant to help people who have the lowest income and those who are most vulnerable, including the elderly, people with disabilities, and young children. ADECA stands with Gov. Ivey in supporting Alabamians who are in need of this emergency assistance.”

Funding Breakdown

Below is a detailed list of each grant amount, the respective counties served, and the agencies responsible for administering the funds:

Grant	Amount Received	Counties Served
Community Action Agency of Northwest Alabama	$1.6 million	Colbert, Franklin, and Lauderdale Counties
Community Action Partnership of Huntsville/Madison and Limestone Counties Inc.	$2.9 million	Limestone, Madison Counties
Walker County Community Action Agency Inc.	$623,646	Walker County
Community Action of Etowah County Inc.	$1.1 million	Etowah County
Community Action Agency of Talladega, Clay, Randolph, Calhoun and Cleburne Counties	$2.46 million	Calhoun, Clay, Cleburne, Randolph, and Talladega Counties
Community Action Partnership of Middle Alabama Inc.	$2.46 million	Autauga, Chilton, Elmore and Shelby Counties
Community Action Committee Inc. of Chambers-Tallapoosa-Coosa	$760,959	Chambers, Coosa, and Tallapoosa Counties
Montgomery Community Action Committee and Community Development Corporation Inc.	$2.2 million	Montgomery County
Organized Community Action Program Inc.	$1.9 million	Bullock, Butler, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Lowndes, and Pike Counties
Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama Inc.	$9.27 million	Blount, Cherokee, DeKalb, Jackson, Jefferson, Marshall, and St. Clair Counties
Mobile Community Action Inc.	$3.8 million	Mobile and Washington Counties
Macon-Russell Community Action Agency Inc.	$881,019	Macon and Russell Counties
Pickens County Community Action Committee and Community Development Corporation Inc.	$202,227	Pickens County
Southeast Alabama Community Action Partnership Inc.	$2.27 million	Barbour, Coffee, Geneva, Henry, and Houston Counties
Community Action Agency of South Alabama	$2.8 million	Baldwin, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Marengo, Monroe, and Wilcox Counties
Community Action Partnership of North Alabama Inc.	$2.4 million	Cullman, Lawrence, Marion, Morgan, and Winston Counties
Community Service Programs of West Alabama Inc.	$4.27 million	Bibb, Choctaw, Dallas, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Perry, Sumter, and Tuscaloosa Counties
Alabama Council on Human Relations Inc.	$1.79 million	Lee County

This infusion of funds is a significant step in addressing the pressing energy needs of Alabama's low-income residents, particularly as extreme weather events become more frequent and severe due to climate change. The support provided through these grants not only alleviates immediate financial burdens but also promotes better health outcomes by ensuring that homes can maintain safe temperatures year-round. As Alabama continues to grapple with fluctuating energy costs, such initiatives are essential in safeguarding the well-being of the state’s most vulnerable populations.