Millions of Americans can cut heating costs with this federal program

As winter approaches and cooler weather creeps in , millions of American families face the daunting reality of unaffordable heating bills .

However, a long-standing but often overlooked federal program can help ease that burden.

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program , or LIHEAP, is a federally funded block grant that provides resources to low-income households to cover heating, cooling, and energy crisis costs.

The program is administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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According to the U.S. Office of Community Services , LIHEAP “helps keep families safe and healthy through initiatives that assist families with energy costs,” and “can help you stay warm in