News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, Oct. 7, 2004 |
ACF Press Office
(202) 401-9215 |
HHS Provides $1.2 Billion to States for Energy Aid
Funds Will Help Low-Income Families With Heating Bills
HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson announced today that $1.2 billion
is being sent to states, tribes and territories through the Low
Income Home Energy Assistance Program to help the low-income
families pay their heating bills. Additional funds will be
available should states request extra assistance to help with
winter heating costs.
“This aid helps low-income families with their energy bills
so they do not have to choose between heat and other necessities at
home,” Secretary Thompson said. “President Bush is
making sure we provide needed assistance to millions of Americans
who otherwise might not be able to pay their heating bills this
winter.”
LIHEAP helps eligible families pay the costs of heating and
insulating their homes in the winter, and cooling their homes in
the summer. More than 4.5 million low-income households
across the country receive assistance each year.
Individuals interested in applying for LIHEAP assistance should
contact their local/state LIHEAP agency or by clicking on the
agency directory at www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/liheap/directry.htm.
The directory can help people locate the state or tribal office
that administers LIHEAP in communities across America.
“We want this energy assistance for low-income households to
arrive in plenty of time to keep children and families safe and
warm,” said Dr. Wade F. Horn, HHS assistant secretary for
children and families. “We are working closely with
states in order to ensure the well-being of seniors, youngsters and
families during the cold months ahead.”
The total amount to each state is attached.
Alabama
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$6,766,745
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Alaska
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$3,314,200
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Arizona
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$1,679,864
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Arkansas
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$6,926,881
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California
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$20,152,145
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Colorado
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$14,137,756
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Connecticut
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$11,075,705
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Delaware
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$3,430,202
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Dist. of Col.
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$5,733,584
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Florida
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$21,540,442
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Georgia
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$17,035,389
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Hawaii
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$476,544
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Idaho
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$4,329,860
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Illinois
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$102,185,459
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Indiana
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$32,382,029
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Iowa
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$26,231,867
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Kansas
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$15,052,565
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Kentucky
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$21,669,333
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Louisiana
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$13,921,166
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Maine
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$23,043,447
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Maryland
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$18,374,475
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Massachusetts
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$36,910,359
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Michigan
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$62,670,920
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Minnesota
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$69,894,638
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Mississippi
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$11,654,850
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Missouri
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$16,326,745
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Montana
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$8,790,165
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Nebraska
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$8,106,116
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Nevada
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$1,718,285
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New Hampshire
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$12,580,512
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New Jersey
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$68,387,071
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New Mexico
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$8,473,933
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New York
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$201,361,117
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North Carolina
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$8,206,201
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North Dakota
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$5,700,086
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Ohio
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$40,679,240
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Oklahoma
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$11,404,196
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Oregon
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$16,151,282
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Pennsylvania
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$72,145,510
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Rhode Island
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$9,091,298
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South Carolina
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$6,008,097
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South Dakota
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$8,453,335
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Tennessee
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$8,048,543
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Texas
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$33,853,891
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Utah
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$7,735,840
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Vermont
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$9,219,997
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Virginia
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$7,231,161
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Washington
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$25,954,715
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West Virginia
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$12,746,883
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Wisconsin
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$25,795,236
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Wyoming
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$2,274,974
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State Total
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$1,187,034,854
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Tribes
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$16,188,114
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Territories
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$2,385,673
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TOTAL
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$1,205,608,641
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Last Revised: October 8, 2004
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