LIHEAP-2026 Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of Human Services Colorado received a $105.5M formula grant award from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Community Services under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP, CFDA 93.568). The award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027, funds comprehensive energy assistance services for eligible low-income households throughout Colorado. LIHEAP provides direct utility bill payment assistance, emergency energy crisis intervention, weatherization improvements, and minor energy-related home repairs to reduce the financial burden of home energy costs and maintain safe and healthy living conditions for vulnerable populations.

As the state-designated LIHEAP administrator, the Department of Human Services Colorado will deliver services through a collaborative approach, sub-awarding portions of the grant to local governments, nonprofit organizations, and community service providers across the state. The department's administration of LIHEAP demonstrates its capacity to manage substantial federal funding while coordinating multi-level service delivery networks. Formula grant allocations under LIHEAP are distributed annually following congressional appropriation and submission of the required LIHEAP Model Plan to the Administration for Children and Families Online Data Collection system, with recipients subject to Single Audit Act requirements and compliance with 2 CFR Part 200.