This federal website serves as a hub for information about the variation that exists among LIHEAP grantees in the operation of their programs. We also provide the National Energy Assistance Referral (NEAR) service, which refers households needing assistance to a local LIHEAP office and other assistance entities if available.
To learn more about the LIHEAP Clearinghouse, please see the "Who We Are" page.
If you need help paying your energy bills, please visit, ENERGYHELP.US.
LIHEAP COVID RESPONSE
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, LIHEAP agencies across the country have made necessary changes to their typical operations to accommodate the circumstances caused by the pandemic. Many states have made changes to their application requirements, allowing for LIHEAP recipients to submit online applications due to local intake agencies being closed during the pandemic. Some agencies have also adjusted their programs by increasing the crisis benefit amount of crisis programs, qualification requirements of a crisis determination as well as changing documentation requirements for application. To learn more, visit the LIHEAP COVID Response page.
FEATURED NEWS
Three-Year Anniversary of the American Rescue Plan Act
March 11, 2024 — OCS marks the three-year Anniversary of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act in a Dear Colleagues Letter today in recognition of the historic legislation. OCS has announced its continuing celebration of the impact the ARP Act has had and is highlighting the work that LIHEAP grant recipients have had on communities as a result of the $4.5 billion supplemental funds that the act provided.
February 1, 2024 - February 1 Recognized as National Energy Assistance Day
October 24, 2023 - $3.7 Billion Released in First Funding Release for FY 2024
October 11, 2023 - Proposed Changes to the LIHEAP Model Plan Application for FY2025
