Also known as LIHEAP, the program provides federally funded assistance to reduce the costs of home energy bills, energy crises, weatherization, and post-disaster needs. In fiscal year 2023, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) invested $4 billion for grantees in each state and in five territories, with set-aside for tribal assistance. In turn, these grantees assist households with low incomes, particularly those that have a high home energy burden and/or have members who are elderly, disabled, and/or a young child. Any community-based organization can use ACF’s Cooling Season Outreach toolkit with fliers, videos, and social media content in several languages. There’s also a LIHEAP search tool that individuals can use to find help.
