What is LIHEAP?
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP – pronounced ‘lie-heap’) is a nationwide, federal grant program that helps eligible households with paying their electricity bill and/or reconnecting their energy service.
Since it is a grant program, that means you will not have to pay back any help that you receive from the program (if you are eligible).
Western Illinois Regional Council (WIRC) manages LIHEAP in Hancock, Henderson, Knox, McDonough and Warren counties in western Illinois. Your household must meet all of the eligibility guidelines to be considered (see guidelines listed below).
Funding is provided by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
The latest updates about LIHEAP can be found here.