LIEI-2026 LIHEAP Infrastructure Supplement - Award Summary

The State of Wisconsin Department of Administration received $1,623,927 in Block Grant funding from the Office of Community Services (Administration for Children and Families) under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP, CFDA 93.568) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. This award supports Wisconsin's delivery of federally funded energy assistance services to eligible low-income households throughout the state, encompassing direct financial support for home energy bill payments, emergency energy crisis assistance, weatherization improvements, and minor energy-related home repairs designed to reduce energy costs and maintain safe and healthy living conditions for vulnerable populations.

As the designated state administrator for LIHEAP in Wisconsin, the Department of Administration will manage the allocation and distribution of these infrastructure supplement funds in accordance with the approved LIHEAP Model Plan, which underwent required public participation and comment periods. The department will implement compliance and audit requirements consistent with federal regulations and coordinate with local governments, non-profit organizations, and regional partners to ensure efficient delivery of energy assistance services to qualifying households throughout the two-year performance period.