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Enroll for heating assistance Nov. 5-Dec. 20
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Families can get help staying warm this winter through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Fall Subsidy program, with enrollment running Nov. 5 through Dec. 20. Assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are depleted. The Fall Subsidy program helps households offset heating costs across a…
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LIHEAP pre-registration available for seniors, disabled residents
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Eligible residents can pre-register for the Low-Income Heating Assistance Program’s (LIHEAP) fall subsidy, which offers financial aid to help cover heating costs during the colder months. While the official enrollment period runs from Nov. 5 through Dec. 20, certain residents can take advantage of an early registration window. Pre-registration is…
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LiHEAP Spring Subsidy Cooling enrollment April 16-May 31: Apply for electricity bill assistance
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Spring Subsidy Cooling Component enrollment runs from April 16 to May 31. The Community Action Program will accept applications on a first-come, first-served basis. The program provides households a one-time benefit ranging from $38 to $200 depending on income levels and housing category. Benefits will be paid directly…
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CAP Garden Seed voucher program begins April 1
The Big Sandy Area Community Action Program (BSACAP) has announced the return of its annual Garden Seed Program. Starting April 1, residents can apply for $50 vouchers to build their own food-bearing gardens. The sign-ups will run through April 5 or until the allocated funds are fully utilized, following a first-come, first-served principle. The program…
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Residents can apply for utility bill payment assistance starting July 25
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Big Sandy Area Community Action Program (BSACAP) announced that residents in need could apply for help with their electricity, water and sewer bill payments starting July 25. The organization will accept applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Low-Income Home Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) Summer Subsidy Programs…
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Apply for electric bill payment assistance
Spring subsidy available April 17-June 2 INEZ — Enrollment for LIHEAP Spring Subsidy Cooling Component starts April 17. The program provides households a one-time benefit ranging from $38 to $200 depending on income levels and housing category. Big Sandy Area Community Action Program announced that it will accept applications in local county offices until June…
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Garden seed voucher program begins Monday
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PAINTSVILLE — The Big Sandy Area Community Action Program will give out vouchers to purchase seeds, plants and fertilizer from local vendors to build gardens at home. Eligible households receive $50 vouchers. To be eligible you must meet the income eligibility guidelines, provide proof of income, provide Social Security numbers and bring…
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CAP will accept walk-ins for LIHEAP beginning Jan. 9
Big Sandy Area Community Action Program announced Thursday that it will accept walk-ins for the Crisis component of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) beginning Jan. 9. Applications will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis until March 31 or until funds are exhausted. The LIHEAP Crisis component assists low-income households experiencing heating emergencies.…