The President’s FY 26 Budget for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) would eliminate $4 billion in assistance to 6 million very … Read More about Presidential Budget: LIHEAP Zero

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LIHEAP Under Threat
Since April 1, NEADA has been at the forefront of the fight to release the remaining LIHEAP funds, reinstate the fired LIHEAP staff at HHS, and to ensure crucial LIHEAP funding for FY 2026 and beyond. Learn more about NEADA’s efforts to protect LIHEAP and restore assistance to the millions of vulnerable families in need who rely on LIHEAP every year.
NEADA News and Updates

NEADA Letter Urges HHS to Release Remaining FY25 LIHEAP Funds by May 1, 2025
NEADA sent a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on April 15 urging him to release as soon as possible the remaining … Read More about NEADA Letter Urges HHS to Release Remaining FY25 LIHEAP Funds by May 1, 2025

NEADA House Testimony Warns that LIHEAP Is In Crisis
NEADA submitted testimony to the House Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies on April 9 that warned … Read More about NEADA House Testimony Warns that LIHEAP Is In Crisis

Press Release: Utility Bills This Winter Will Cost More Than Christmas
Home heating costs this winter will remain unaffordable for millions of lower income families. NEADA estimates an 8.7% increase from last year's home … Read More about Press Release: Utility Bills This Winter Will Cost More Than Christmas

NEADA Asks Congress to Support $1.6B LIHEAP Supplemental Funding
Today NEADA sent a letter to Congressional leadership to request LIHEAP supplemental funding of $1.6 billion for FY 2025. This is the same level of … Read More about NEADA Asks Congress to Support $1.6B LIHEAP Supplemental Funding

NEADA Urges HHS to Release FY 2025 Funds ASAP
Today NEADA sent a letter to HHS Secretary Becerra requesting the quick release of FY 2025 LIHEAP funds so that grantees have the funds they need to … Read More about NEADA Urges HHS to Release FY 2025 Funds ASAP
Get Energy Assistance
For help applying for energy assistance, call the National Energy Assistance Referral (NEAR) Hotline: 1-866-674-6327 or visit the website listed for your state on the State LIHEAP Contacts page.
In the District of Columbia, the Mayor’s Hotline at 311.Partner Organizations






