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Weatherization Assistance Program

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To reduce energy costs for low-income families, particularly for the elderly, people with disabilities, and children, by improving the energy efficiency of their homes while ensuring their health and safety.

What is WAP?

The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) was created in 1976 to assist low-income families who lacked resources to invest in energy efficiency. WAP is operated in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Native American tribes, and U.S. Territories. Funds are used to improve the energy efficiency of low-income homes using the most advanced technologies and testing protocols available in the housing industry. The energy conservation resulting from the efforts of state and local agencies helps our country reduce its dependence on foreign oil and decrease the cost of energy for families in need while improving the health and safety of their homes.

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Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program

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Assists low-income households with payment of heating and cooling costs. Emergency energy assistance is available for vulnerable households.

The Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally funded grant program created by the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1981. The program aims to assist low income households, primarily those who pay a high proportion of household income on home energy, in meeting their immediate energy needs.

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Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency

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Since 1971, Mid-Cumberland Action Agency has helped low-income residents of Middle Tennessee become self-sufficient. Community Action Agencies were created as a result of the Economic Act of 1964 to fight America's war on poverty. MCCAA receives funding from the Tennessee Department of Human Services through the Community Services Block Grant and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It also receives funding from the United Way and private investment contributions.

Become a Community Partner, Help Middle Tennessee families achieve self-efficiency by investing in MCCAA. Your contributions will go a long way in allowing us to help those in need.

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping families and individuals achieve self-sufficiency. The agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, age, disability, or veteran status.

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Community Services Block Grant

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The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) provides funds to alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty in communities.

CSBG funding supports projects that:

Lessen poverty in communities
Address the needs of low-income individuals including the homeless, migrants and the elderly
Provide services and activities addressing employment, education, better use of available income, housing, nutrition, emergency services and/or health

In addition, discretionary grants are available at the statewide or local level, or for associations with demonstrated expertise in addressing the needs of low-income families, such as Community Action Agencies (CAAs).

With the support of CSBG funding, states and CAAs work together to achieve the following goals for low-income individuals:

Increased self-sufficiency
Improved living conditions
Ownership of and pride in their communities
Strong family and support systems

Working together, agencies increase their capacity to achieve results. Partnerships among supporters and providers of services play a large role in the successful implementation of CSBG grants.