Maine has been awarded more than $38 million in funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance program in 2024. 

That’s according to an announcement from Maine’s congressional delegation of Sens. Susan Collins ( R) and Angus King (I) and Reps. Chellie Pingree (D) and Jared Golden (D).

“Over 45,000 Maine households rely on LIHEAP to stay safe and warm during the winter,” the delegation stated. “With home heating prices set to remain at near record levels in the coming months, it’s essential that this assistance continues to get to the families that need it most. Securing these resources has been a shared priority, and we remain committed to that mission so hard-working Maine families have one less thing to worry about as temperatures drop.”

Alongside $36 million in regular block grant appropriations, over $600,000 of the funding will come from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law supported by the delegates.

Last year, Senator Collins and Representative Golden led efforts to secure $6.1 billion for LIHEAP in FY 2023, according to a news release.

Nationwide, an estimated 6 million households receive assistance with heating and cooling costs through LIHEAP, including over 45,000 Maine households.

LIHEAP is administered by states and accessed through local Community Action Agencies. 

Eligibility for LIHEAP is based on income, family size and the availability of resources. 

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