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LIHEAP funding available

Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 12:12 PM

By Steve Anderson

The Embarras River Basin Agency (ERBA), which administers energy assistance programs in Lawrence, Richland, Crawford and other surrounding counties, has announced that funding will be available to assist income-eligible households with their natural gas, propane and/or electric and heating bills for winter. The application period begins on Tuesday, October 1st for older adults 60 years of age and up, individuals with disabilities, families with children five and under and households that are disconnected or facing disconnection from their utilities. Applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis until the money is exhausted. Households must meet federal poverty 30 day income guidelines in order to receive benefits. Those who want to submit an application must provide required income and other documentation to be eligible. Anyone who wants additional information in Lawrence County can contact the local ERBA office at (618) 943-2938 or visit the website www.erbainc.org.

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