Kentucky households may be eligible for a one-time electric benefit under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Spring Subsidy Cooling Component. Applications will be accepted between April 15 and May 30, 2025, on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Spring Subsidy is intended to help households with incomes up to 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines offset their cooling costs. It provides a one-time electric benefit that is paid directly to the household’s electricity provider.
Interested applicants should contact their local Community Action Agency to apply. The Kentucky Community Action Network operates outreach offices in all 120 Kentucky counties. Call 800-456-3452 or go to www.capky.org/network to find the nearest office.
All applicants will be required to provide the following documentation at the time of application:
- Proof of Social Security Number or Permanent Residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household.
- Proof of all household’s (all members) income from the preceding month.
- Most current electric bill, statement from your landlord if electric is included in your rent, statement from utility company if you participate in a Pre-Pay Electric Program.
- The account number and name on the account for main heating fuel sources and electric bill.
The Spring Subsidy does not require a disconnect notice, a past-due bill, or an eviction notice. The subsidy benefit can be applied as a credit to your account. The eligibility of a household is unaffected by previous LIHEAP components assistance.
Community Action Kentucky administers LIHEAP in collaboration with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, which receives funding from the United States Department of Health and Human Services through a pass-through block grant. For more information on LIHEAP, including contact information for all local Community Action agencies, go to www.CAPKY.org.
