Montgomery, AL – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded approximately $43.8 million in grants to help low-income households across Alabama cover home heating and cooling costs during the winter and summer months.
The funding will be distributed through 18 community action agencies statewide to provide emergency assistance for residents facing high energy costs. The grants support the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which is administered locally by community action agencies that accept and process applications from eligible individuals.
“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,” Ivey said. “These grants will ensure that help is available to those who need it most during extreme weather.”…