Federal Grant Award Summary

The Arkansas Division of Environmental Quality received a $66.47 million 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). This award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027, provides federal funding to assist eligible low-income households in Arkansas in reducing the financial burden of home energy costs. LIHEAP delivers 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 Arkansas Division of Environmental Quality is responsible for administering these services statewide and must submit an annual LIHEAP Model Plan to HHS demonstrating compliance with federal assurances and public participation requirements. The two-year performance period reflects the standard funding cycle for LIHEAP block grants distributed following congressional appropriation, with recipients required to maintain compliance with Single Audit Act requirements and applicable federal regulations under 45 CFR Part 75 and 2 CFR Part 200.