The federal government is in the midst of one of the biggest expansions of the social safety net in U.S. history, committing $5 trillion over the last year. And yet for all its successes, the trillions in aid have often failed to reach the poorest Americans in places like the south end of Peoria where hundreds lost power last fall.
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) season has been extended through April 30. It ordinarily ends at the beginning of April. SEDA-Council of Governments (SEDA-COG) offers a Crisis program to residents who qualify for LIHEAP fuel assistance. This program repairs malfunctioning heating units at no cost. SEDA-COG’s Weatherization program serves a seven-county
“As our state takes appropriately aggressive measures to stem the tide of a disease with outsize potential to spread and harm our citizens, we must include provisions to assist families at increased risk of losing power, water and sewer service,” DeAnn Walker, the utility commission chairwoman at the time, said.
But no state money was dedicated to promoting the program to the general public; utility customers not on a special low-income list
were responsible for requesting the relief. And behind the scenes, lobbyists for utilities and trade associations were meeting with state officials in an attempt to hollow out the program.
Apr 9, 2021
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Community Action Kentucky announced that the heating assistance program deadline has been extended to qualified low-income residents in all 120 Kentucky counties.
KCEOC Community Action Partnership, Inc. has extended the enrollment period for the Crisis Component of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Applications for the Crisis Component will now be accepted through April 15, 2021, or until designated funds are depleted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Qualified residents should apply at KCEOC Community Action Partnership, Inc.
To utilize the Crisis Component, applicants must have a household income at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, as well as have received a âdisconnectâ notice from their utility company or be within four days of running out of a non-metered fuel such as propane. Additionally, this year applicants can also apply if they have a late or overdue amount or if they are on an
Posted by Jan Wondra | Apr 7, 2021
While the impacts of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan (ARP) will be debated for years to come, Colorado’s congressional representatives are beginning to sort out what it will mean for small towns and rural communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and recession.
For Colorado, the share of the ARP stimulus, according to independent analyses and estimates provided by members of its congressional delegation, is projected to be $17 billion in direct aid to individuals and government entities in this state. Billions more will flow to the state through other conditional or indirect programs funded by the bill.