RALEIGH, N.C. — On Tuesday, The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is inviting public input on its proposed plan for administering the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Block (LIHEAP) Grant Plan, for the 2025–2026 federal fiscal year.
LIHEAP is a federally funded program that helps low-income households with their energy needs, offering heating assistance, crisis support, and weatherization services. States are given flexibility in how they structure and operate their LIHEAP programs, within federal guidelines.
This year, the U.S. Administration for Children and Families has permitted states to “clone” last year’s plan and make necessary updates. North Carolina has taken that option and is now opening the updated plan for public review and feedback.
Where to View the Plan
From June 23–27, 2025, the draft LIHEAP Block Grant Plan will be available for public review at the following locations:
- Online via the NCDHHS Division of Social Services Public Notices webpage
- County DSS websites for all 100 North Carolina counties
Public Hearing Webinar
A public hearing webinar will be held on Monday, June 30, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. to review the proposed plan and address questions, comments, and concerns from the public.
Interested individuals must register in advance at the following link:
Webinar Registration
Once registered, participants will receive a confirmation email with details on how to join the webinar.
How to Submit Comments
Members of the public may submit written comments until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 30, 2025. Comments can be sent via email to:
- Jasmyne Simmons – [email protected]
- Emma Burgy – [email protected]
NCDHHS encourages residents, community organizations, and stakeholders to take part in shaping how energy assistance services are delivered across the state. Public feedback helps ensure that the plan reflects the needs of North Carolina’s most vulnerable populations.
For more information about LIHEAP and related assistance programs, visit ncdhhs.gov.
