LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH CENTER
File #: 21-4167    Version: 1
Type: Agenda Item Status: Passed
File created: 1/20/2022 In control: Social Services
On agenda: 2/7/2022 Final action: 2/7/2022
Title: Vote on a request to approve an additional $266,989.00 from the State of NC for Low Income Household Energy Assistance Program funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (LIHEAP - ARPA).
Attachments: 1. Funding Authorization - LIHEAP ARPA SFY 2021-22

Title

Vote on a request to approve an additional $266,989.00 from the State of NC for Low Income Household Energy Assistance Program funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (LIHEAP - ARPA).

 

Abstract

Action Requested: Vote on a request to accept $266,989.00 from the State of NC.

 

Introduction & Background: Chatham DSS has been awarded $266,989.00 in additional ARPA funds to assist in paying energy bills for qualifying households. 

                     

Discussion & Analysis: This additional funding provided to Chatham DSS will be allocated as $266,898.00 to be paid directly to energy providers for qualifying households.

 

How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan: N/A

                     

Budgetary Impact: No Local Funding Requested. 

                     

Recommendation: Vote on a request to accept $266,989.00 of State funds to assist low-income households with paying energy bills.