Applications for 2026 Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) Open December 10

LIEAP and the Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) are both funded through the LIHEAP block grant and help low-income households manage heating costs during the winter months.*When to ApplyStarting December 10, 2025, North Carolina households who are eligible for LIEAP and did not receive an automatic benefit or notice of automatic payment can apply for assistance.“As the weather turns colder, heating and energy assistance is critical to help more than 130,000 households stay warm through the winte