LIHEAP: help with energy bills
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides federally funded help with the costs of home energy bills, energy crises, weatherization and minor energy-related home repairs.[1] It is a program of the Administration for Children and Families in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).[1]
Who it is for
LIHEAP's purpose is to assist families with energy costs, and as its name says it is for households with low incomes.[1] For the rules where you live, the program's federal page sends you to its "where to apply" search tool.[1] USA.gov lists LIHEAP alongside a weatherization program ("WAP") as government help with heating, cooling and home weatherization costs.[2]
How to apply
The federal page points to its Energyhelp.us search tool to find where to apply. You can also call the National Energy Assistance Referral (NEAR) line at 1-866-674-6327.[1]
These links go to the official website. You cannot apply on this site.
Watch for fake offers
LIHEAP does not give grants directly to individuals and does not charge a fee for receiving a benefit. If you get a message offering a LIHEAP grant or asking for a fee, HHS asks you to contact its fraud hotline at 1-800-447-8477.[1]
Sources
Each source was checked on 2026-10-05. Rules and amounts change; the official page is the one to rely on.