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Idaho Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Idaho LIHEAP provides limited, one-time heating assistance payments through local Community Action agencies to help eligible households with utility bills and energy-related emergencies.

Type: Benefit Amount: One seasonal payment per program year for eligible households Deadline: Seasonal window opens in October for prioritized households, November for others (no fixed annual deadline), crisis support is handled year-round Location: Idaho

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

Maryland Energy Assistance Program (OHEP)

Maryland's Office of Home Energy Programs helps eligible households pay heating and electric costs and, in some cases, reduce past-due energy balances.

Type: Benefit Amount: Varies by household factors and program component (MEAP, EUSP, and arrearage assistance) Deadline: Applications accepted year-round Location: Maryland

New York Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

New York HEAP helps eligible households pay heating and cooling costs, avoid shutoffs, and repair or replace certain heating equipment.

Type: Benefit Amount: Varies by component, household size, income, fuel type, and current program rules Deadline: Regular and cooling benefits are seasonal; emergency help depends on current program rules and available funding Location: New York

Pennsylvania Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Pennsylvania LIHEAP helps eligible households pay heating bills with one-time cash grants and crisis assistance sent directly to utility or fuel providers.

Type: Benefit Amount: Cash grants are $200-$1,000; crisis grants are $25-$1,000 for qualifying heating emergencies Deadline: May 8, 2026 Location: Pennsylvania

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