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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

$6,766,745

Alaska

$3,314,200

Arizona

$1,679,864

Arkansas

$6,926,881

California

$20,152,145

Colorado

$14,137,756

Connecticut

$11,075,705

Delaware

$3,430,202

Dist. of Col.

$5,733,584

Florida

$21,540,442

Georgia

$17,035,389

Hawaii

$476,544

Idaho

$4,329,860

Illinois

$102,185,459

Indiana

$32,382,029

Iowa

$26,231,867

Kansas

$15,052,565

Kentucky

$21,669,333

Louisiana

$13,921,166

Maine

$23,043,447

Maryland

$18,374,475

Massachusetts

$36,910,359

Michigan

$62,670,920

Minnesota

$69,894,638

Mississippi

$11,654,850

Missouri

$16,326,745

Montana

$8,790,165

Nebraska

$8,106,116

Nevada

$1,718,285

New Hampshire

$12,580,512

New Jersey

$68,387,071

New Mexico

$8,473,933

New York

$201,361,117

North Carolina

$8,206,201

North Dakota

$5,700,086

Ohio

$40,679,240

Oklahoma

$11,404,196

Oregon

$16,151,282

Pennsylvania

$72,145,510

Rhode Island

$9,091,298

South Carolina

$6,008,097

South Dakota

$8,453,335

Tennessee

$8,048,543

Texas

$33,853,891

Utah

$7,735,840

Vermont

$9,219,997

Virginia

$7,231,161

Washington

$25,954,715

West Virginia

$12,746,883

Wisconsin

$25,795,236

Wyoming

$2,274,974

State Total

$1,187,034,854

Tribes

$16,188,114

Territories

$2,385,673

TOTAL

$1,205,608,641

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