Federal Grant Award Summary

The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of State Service Centers, received a $25.9 million formula grant from the Department of Health and Human Services' 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, provides federally funded assistance to eligible low-income households throughout Delaware to reduce the financial burden of home energy costs. LIHEAP funding supports multiple service categories including direct utility bill payment assistance, emergency energy crisis intervention, weatherization improvements, and minor energy-related home repairs designed to maintain safe and healthy living conditions for vulnerable populations.

As a formula grant recipient, the Division of State Service Centers administers the program in compliance with federal assurances and public participation requirements, submitting annual LIHEAP Model Plans through the Administration for Children and Families Online Data Collection system. The division leverages this two-year funding commitment to deliver critical energy assistance services that directly address the diverse needs of low-income Delaware residents while maintaining compliance with Single Audit Act requirements and applicable federal regulations.