Governor Kay Ivey recently announced over $16 million in grants to support North Alabama community agencies in assisting low-income families with home energy costs. The funding is part of a more significant $44.5 million allocation to 18 community agencies statewide to help households manage heating expenses during the winter and cooling costs in the summer.
Addressing critical needs for low-income families
“Some families face tough choices between paying for utilities and other essentials like medicine and groceries,” said Gov. Ivey. “These funds provide temporary relief to safeguard health and welfare, especially during extreme weather seasons.”
How the program works
The grants are administered through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), with local agencies managing applications from needy residents. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) oversees the program in partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell emphasized the importance of these funds in meeting the ongoing demand for energy assistance across the state.
North Alabama agencies receiving grants
Here are the grant amounts and contact information for North Alabama agencies:
Community Action Agency of Northwest Alabama Inc.: $1.55 million (Colbert, Franklin, Lauderdale)
Phone: 256-764-5142 | Website: caanw.org
Community Action Partnership of Huntsville/Madison and Limestone Counties Inc.: $3 million (Limestone, Madison)
Phone: 256-907-1550 | Website: caa-htsval.org
Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama Inc.: $9.3 million (Blount, Cherokee, DeKalb, Jackson, Jefferson, Marshall, St. Clair)
Phone: 256-638-4430 | Website: caaneal.org
Community Action Partnership of North Alabama Inc.: $2.5 million (Cullman, Lawrence, Marion, Morgan, Winston)
Phone: 256-355-7843 | Website: capna.org
Additional grants were awarded to agencies across the state to aid other regions, with funds ranging from $223,000 to $4.45 million. For a full list of awarded agencies, their areas, and contact details, visit the respective agency websites or ADECA’s page.
This vital program plays a significant role in helping Alabama families maintain essential utilities during critical times.
