Federal Grant Award Summary

The North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services received a $94.6 million Formula Grant award from the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, 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 reduce energy costs for eligible low-income households across North Carolina. The grant supports multiple service categories, including direct home energy bill assistance, emergency energy crisis intervention, weatherization improvements, and minor energy-related home repairs designed to help vulnerable populations maintain safe and healthy living conditions.

As the designated state administrator for LIHEAP, NC DHHS distributes these funds to eligible low-income families throughout North Carolina's 100 counties through a structured application and planning process. The state agency manages annual Model Plans submitted to the Administration for Children and Families and ensures public participation in planning and fund distribution decisions. Sub-recipients include regional managed care organizations, community health centers, and local governmental entities that directly deliver energy assistance services to qualifying households. The two-year performance period aligns with standard LIHEAP grant cycles and requires compliance with federal audit standards and outcome reporting requirements.