At the end of October, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), operating through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), disbursed nearly $3.7 billion in funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This substantial funding is directed towards assisting households in managing their home energy expenses, ensuring that they can maintain safe and healthy indoor temperatures, particularly as the winter season approaches.

With this release, the Biden-Harris Administration has invested nearly $22 billion in LIHEAP as part of its comprehensive efforts to alleviate financial burdens for American families. The available funding aligns with President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, which encompasses $100 million in additional funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in conjunction with regular appropriations from the Continuing Appropriations Act 2024.

“LIHEAP is critical to lowering energy costs for families, and protecting the health and safety of households, particularly those that include older adults, individuals with disabilities, and young children,” said HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra. “With additional support from President Biden’s“ Investing in America agenda, this essential program will help households keep the heat on in the winter and stay cool in the summer while still being able to afford other essentials necessary for good health like food, medicine, and housing.”  

Read the full release here.