National Energy Assistance Directors Association

The National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA) is the primary educational and policy organization for state directors of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), a federal program that helps low-income families pay their heating and cooling bills.

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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.

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State LIHEAP Contacts

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.