The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally funded program administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) that assists qualified Pennsylvanians in paying their home heating bills during the winter months. The program is designed to provide financial assistance to both renters and homeowners, ensuring that they can maintain a safe and warm living environment during the coldest months of the year. The application period for cash and crisis grants is open from November 4, 2024, to April 4, 2025. LIHEAP aims to help hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians each year by providing cash or crisis grants to help them heat their homes. Individuals and families are encouraged to apply for assistance if they are facing heating costs this winter.