Pennsylvania’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is now open until April 2, Rep. Matt Baker (R-Bradford/Tioga) announced today.

The LIHEAP program is administered by the Department of Public Welfare (DPW) and helps income-eligible households pay for heat during the winter months.

The original closing date of the LIHEAP program was March 15, but circumstances have allowed the program to continue until April 2.  The cash grant amounts have also increased by $100.

DPW anticipates helping approximately 600,000 families with cash grants during the 2009-10 program year.

Applications will be available at the local county assistance office in Bradford at 1 Progress Plaza, Towanda at 1-800-542-3938 and in Tioga at 11809 Route 6, Wellsboro, at 570-724-4051. Applications are also available from local utility companies and community service agencies, such as Area Agencies on Aging or community action agencies.  LIHEAP cash grant applications are available online at compass.state.pa.us.

For complete eligibility requirements and additional information on LIHEAP, visit Baker’s Web site at www.RepBaker.com and click on “LIHEAP.”

Rep. Matthew Baker
68th District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
(570) 724-1390
(717) 772-5371

www.RepBaker.com

Contact:  Tricia Lehman

House Republican Public Relations

(717) 772-9840

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