Public Notice: LIHEAP Block Grant Plan
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides heating, crisis and
weatherization assistance. States are given broad latitude under block grant funding to design
and operate their own programs, under certain restrictions.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking public comments on
the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Block Grant Plan, which outlines how the
federal LIHEAP block grant funds will be spent in North Carolina in federal fiscal year 2025-
2026. The Administration of Children and Families allowed North Carolina the option to clone
the plan from last year and make updates.
The plan may be viewed from June 23–27, 2025 at the following locations:
• Online on the Division of Social Services website
DSS Public Notices Website
• On all 100 Counties DSS websites
County DSS Directory
Public Hearing webinar will take place Monday, June 30, 2025, to go over Block Grant Plan and address
any questions, comments or concerns. Please use link below to register.
Please register for LIHEAP Model Plan 2025 public hearing on June 30, 2025, 10:30 AM EDT at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8921224490561173850
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the
webinar.
Comments will be accepted until 5 pm on Monday, June 30, 2025. Comments can be emailed to
Jasmyne Simmons at Jasmyne.Simmons@dhhs.nc.gov and Emma Burgy at
Emma.Burgy@dhhs.nc.gov.