These funds represent grants to states, tribes and territories under the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
Kathleen Sebelius, secretary of HHS, said: “By releasing this money now, we are helping to provide needed assistance to millions of Americans who otherwise might not be able to afford heat this winter. This program helps to offset seasonal energy costs for low income families, leaving more of their income to use for other necessities.”
HHS is releasing such an allocation of LIHEAP funds in order to ensure that states have resources available to support their energy assistance programs as the weather turns colder.
Carmen Nazario, assistant secretary for children and families, HHS, said: “Each year LIHEAP helps more than five million low income households deal with energy costs. We will continue to work with states, tribes and territories to assure their heating assistance programs work effectively.”
