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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Federal block grant that helps low-income households pay heating and cooling bills, provides weatherization and energy crisis intervention, and prevents utility shutoffs. Available in every state, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, and tribal areas.

Type: Benefit Amount: Varies by state and household size; crisis payments can cover full past-due balances Deadline: Rolling Location: United States

New York Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Provides grants to help low-income New Yorkers pay heating and cooling costs, avoid shutoffs, and make emergency repairs.

Amount: Regular benefits $21–$976; emergency and equipment repair benefits up to $4,000 Deadline: Applications accepted seasonally; emergency assistance year-round Location: New York

Texas Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)

Texas CEAP utility assistance guidance for low-income households, including 2026 income-guideline context, local-subrecipient workflow, and documentation strategy.

Amount: Benefit amount varies by local subrecipient rules, household circumstances, and available … Deadline: Apply year-round through local CEAP subrecipients while funds remain available Location: Texas