The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) began taking applications on December 3, 2025, after a month-long delay caused by the federal government shutdown and the delay in block grant funds.
Through LIHEAP, you can apply for a cash grant or crisis grants to help pay heating bills during the winter months, ending on April 10, 2026.
Cash Grants can be between $200 and $1,000 based on income, household size, and fuel type. These grants are sent directly to your utility provider or fuel company to be credited on your bill.
You do not need to be on another public assistance program or have unpaid heating bills to qualify. The income limit is 150% of the federal poverty guideline, adjusted for the household size.
LIHEAP crisis grants, which range from $25-$1,000, are available for individuals and households who have or are in danger of having their heating service terminated. These grants are also available to those who are income eligible and “who are out of or have less than two weeks’ worth of deliverable fuel.”
You can apply for LIHEAP and check to see if you are eligible here. You can also call the LIHEAP hotline Monday through Friday at 1-866-857-7095 or contact your County Assistance Office.
More LIHEAP information provided by the Pennsylvania Utility Law Project (PULP):
