Audubon Area Community Services, Inc., is now accepting applications for the new Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Cooling Program.
Designed to help offset the cost of higher electric bills due to rising temperatures, the program is the network’s latest resource to help families during the COVID-19 public health crisis. Applications will be accepted through Oct. 31, or until funds are depleted.
The LIHEAP Summer Cooling Program is separated into two components — Subsidy and Crisis — to assist with electric cost. Eligible households can apply for one or both components and participation in prior LIHEAP programs will not affect a household’s eligibility. Households must meet eligibility requirements, including income guidelines.
The Subsidy component provides households one-time benefits ranging from $50 to $200 depending on income levels and housing category.
The Crisis component is available to eligible households who demonstrate a home energy crisis situation. Crisis benefits will cover the minimum needed to alleviate the crisis not to exceed $600. Households can reapply each time they experience a crisis situation until they reach their maximum benefit.
Local applicants are encouraged to contact the Daviess County office for specific application instructions. The office can be reached at 270-686-1662 from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Audubon Area Community Services, Inc., administers LIHEAP in partnership with Community Action Kentucky and the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services who receive the funding as a pass-through block grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
