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Alabama Offers $43M in Energy Assistance Grants
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Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has allocated $43.8 million in grants to assist low-income families with their home energy bills, covering heating and cooling expenses. The funds, sourced from the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program and additional infrastructure funding, will be distributed by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs to eighteen community action agencies. The grants prioritize vulnerable households, including the elderly, people with disabilities, and families with young children. Families should contact their local agency for application details, as each agency sets its own schedule. Checkout Solipillow.com
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