The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a block grant program under which the federal government gives states and other jurisdictions annual grants to operate home energy assistance programs. It is a federally funded program to help eligible low-income households meet their home heating and/or cooling needs.
The federal government does not send or accept applications for LIHEAP assistance. You must contact your state agency or Indian tribal organization for information on qualifying for assistance. Information and assistance can be obtained from the following:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Administration for Children and Families
LIHEAP Web site: www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/liheap/
Michigan LIHEAP State Grantee Contact:
Ms. Dawn Callahan
Acting Director, Family Support Services
Michigan Family Independence Agency
235 S. Grand Avenue
Lansing, Michigan 48909
TEL: (517) 335-6234
FAX: (517) 241-8053
E-MAIL: callahand@michigan.gov
WEB SITE: www.michigan.gov/fia
PUBLIC INQUIRIES: 1-800-292-5650
NEAR Project Contact:
The National Energy Assistance Referral Project (NEAR) is a free service for persons who want information on where to apply for LIHEAP help.
E-MAIL: energyassistance@ncat.org (please include your city, county and state along with your e-mail message)
Toll-free telephone number 1-866-674-6327
LIHEAP Indian Tribal State Contact in Manistee
Ms. Ruth Bussey
Executive Housing Director
Little River Band of Ottawa Indians
375 River St.
Manistee, Michigan 49660
TEL: (231) 723-8288
FAX: (231) 398-9680
E-MAIL: rbussy@lrboi.com
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