Ivey Distributes Weatherization Grants For Low-income Families
Gov. Ivey is passing through more federal dollars to local community organizations in the state. 12 agencies, four serving West Alabama, will split $6.3 million in grants to help low-income Alabama households improve the energy efficiency of their homes through the Weatherization Assistance Program.
The program is designed to reduce home energy costs while improving safety and comfort, with priority given to households that include older adults, people with disabilities and families with children.
The four West Alabama organizations receiving a grant from the funding are (West Alabama counties highlighted):
- $596,574 to Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission (Autauga, Chilton, Dallas, Elmore, Macon, Perry, Russell, Shelby) www.carpdc.com (334) 262-4300.
- $413,151 to Community Action Agency of South Alabama (Baldwin, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Marengo, Monroe, Wilcox) www.caaofsa.org (251) 626-2646.
- $440,086 to Community Action Partnership of North Alabama Inc. (Cullman, Lawrence, Marion, Morgan, Walker, Winston) www.capna.org (256) 355-7843.
- $510,759 to Community Service Programs of West Alabama Inc. (Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Pickens, Sumter, Tuscaloosa) www.cspwal.com (205) 469-0397,
According to a release from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) which administers the program, "Homes that qualify for assistance receive an energy audit to identify the most cost-effective improvements. Eligible upgrades may include adding insulation, sealing air leaks around doors and windows, and other measures intended to reduce heating and cooling costs."
The funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services..
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