Senator Collins Announces More Than $220,000 in Additional LIHEAP Funding for Maine

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that the State of Maine was awarded an additional $226,115 in Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding from the Department of Health and Human Services last week. LIHEAP is a federally funded program that helps low-income households with their home energy bills

Maine’s funding award comes as part of $17 million in re-allotted Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 LIHEAP funds that were returned to the federal government and are now being redistributed. This brings Maine’s total LIHEAP funding in FY 2023 to $54,359,414.

“Last winter, Maine families faced high residential heating oil prices, forcing many into making agonizing decisions, like choosing between paying for heat or putting food on the table," said Senator Collins. "This additional LIHEAP funding will provide much-needed relief to our most vulnerable residents, ensuring they can afford to stay warm during the harsh winter months without sacrificing other essential needs.”

Last year, Senator Collins successfully led efforts to secure a total of $6.1 billion for LIHEAP in FY 2023. 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. You can find more information on LIHEAP in Maine or apply for funding for the upcoming winter heating season HERE.

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