Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services received a $66.28 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) for the period October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. LIHEAP provides federally funded assistance to eligible low-income households to reduce the financial burden of home energy costs through 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 across Nebraska.

The award was distributed to eight sub-awardees, all non-profit community action partnerships and service organizations operating throughout Nebraska's regions, including Northwest Community Action Partnership, Community Action Partnership of Lancaster & Saunders Counties, Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership, Central Nebraska Community Action Partnership, United Way of the Midlands, Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska, Southeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership, and Blue Valley Community Action Partnership. These sub-awardees collectively deliver LIHEAP weatherization services and energy assistance programming to low-income households in their respective service areas, with sub-award notices issued between January 20 and February 21, 2026, enabling coordinated statewide service delivery across multiple counties and regions.