The West Virginia Department of Human Services (WVDHS) received a $30,889,227.00 Formula Grant award under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families. The grant, with an award date of October 1, 2024 and a completion date of September 30, 2026, will support WVDHS's delivery of critical energy assistance services to low-income households across West Virginia. The LIHEAP program provides funding for utility payment assistance, energy crisis intervention, home weatherization, heating and cooling system repairs, and energy education. As the state agency responsible for administering social services, WVDHS will leverage this federal grant to implement a comprehensive suite of energy support programs aimed at improving home energy affordability and efficiency for vulnerable populations.
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