[Last updated: 12/11/2025]
Low-Income Energy Programs
Federal| State | Utility | Charitable
Federal
LIHEAP Contact:
Public Inquiries: 317-232-7777
LIHEAP@ihcda.in.gov
Website
Online Application
https://ihcda.rhsconnect.com/portal/
LIHEAP Administering Agency Contacts
Local Administering Agency Contacts
Weatherization Assistance Program
Website and list of Local Administering Agency Contacts
LIHEAP FY 2026 Funding
$78,276,133
*including additional $2,265,774 from Infrastructure and Jobs Act (IIJA), (Pub. L. 117-58)
LIHEAP Income Eligibility Level
Heating & Crisis: 60 % State Median Income
Weatherization: 200% Federal Poverty Guidelines
LIHEAP FY 2026 Benefit
Heating: $100 minimum, $625 maximum
Winter Crisis: $800 maximum
LIHEAP Households Served in FY 2024
Heating: 121,986
Winter Crisis: 46,478
Weatherization: 494
LIHEAP Program Dates
Heating: October 1 - April 20
Crisis: October1 - April 20
Weatherization: Year-round
State/Local
Legislation, since 1894, requires Indiana's 1,008 towns and townships to provide "poor relief" that can include housing, utility, food, and medical assistance. Townships are local governmental units within counties and cities, with elected boards and trustees. Property taxes fund "poor relief"; each local entity establishes spending guidelines for the funds. Contact: township offices.
Utility
Low-Income Rate Assistance
Northern Indiana Public Service Co. (NIPSCO)
CARE
Provides bill reductions in addition to LIHEAP for customers falling within 150 percent of federal poverty guidelines. Once they are approved for LIHEAP, customers are automatically enrolled in the program and reductions range from 15 to 32 percent, depending on the same criteria used by the state in determining the level of assistance through LIHEAP.
Emergency Charitable Assistance
Please note these charitable funds are last resort emergency funds with limited resources and limited times of operation.
Citizens Energy Group
- Warm Heart, Warm Home Foundation
Assists families and individuals who are faced with financial hardships. Citizens Energy Group matches customer donations up to $50,000.
317-924-3311 - Winter Assistance Fund
This fund, administered by the United Way, is for Marion county residents and provides financial assistance to families who are not eligible for other energy assistance programs. The program runs from January through May. To apply for help through the Winter Assistance Fund, individuals should go to their nearest community center or township trustee or call 211 to find out which center serves their neighborhood.
Decatur County REMC
Operation Roundup
Customer donations provide charitable assistance to individuals, families and organizations. Funds will not be used for utility bill payments.
Applications are available on the utility's website.
812-663-3391
Duke Energy
Share the Light Fund
Duke Energy has partnered with the Indiana Community Action Association Energy Assistance Program (EAP) to distribute the program dollars. The EAP agencies will notify recipients if they are eligible for the $300 credit.
Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO)
Hardship Program
NIPSCO provides energy assistance funds for those customers who fall between 151-200 percent of the Federal Poverty Level and have received a Disconnect Notice. Eligible households can receive up to $200 in gas bill assistance between December 1, 2013 and May 31, 2014. Hardship funds are available through many of the same local Community Action Agencies where LIHEAP funds are distributed. Please note, Disconnect Notice must be presented with application.
Kankakee Valley Electric REMC
Operation Round Up
Funds may be available for emergency energy assistance. Applications are available at the Kankakee Valley REMC office. The application may be downloaded from the website. The completed application must be submitted to the Operation Round Up Trust Board for consideration at their next scheduled meeting.
1-800-552-2622
NineStar Connect
Operation RoundUp
The purpose of the Operation Round-Up Program and the Central Indiana Power Community Trust is to accumulate and distribute funds for charitable purposes to individuals, families, groups and organizations located within the perimeter boundaries of NineStar Connect's power and communication service areas. This roughly includes Hancock and parts of Hamilton, Henry, Madison, Marion, Rush and Shelby Counties.
317-323-3087
Northeastern REMC
Operation RoundUp
Those eligible to apply for funds include all individuals in our service territory, and organizations with financial need. For the most part, funds will be provided to meet the needs of applicants which aren't being met through other sources. Applications for individuals or families are available on the website. Applications for funds are reviewed by the trustee board three times a year.
260- 625-3700
Parke County REMC
Operation Roundup
Customer donations are placed in a trust fund and administered by an independent Board of Directors. Typically, the funding is used to address crucial needs such as food, clothing, shelter, medical care and education, but it is not limited to these categories. Applications are available on the website.
765-569-3133 or 800-537-3913
South Central Indiana REMC
Operation Roundup®
Customer donations are placed in a trust fund and administered by the Board of Directors of the SCI Membership Community Fund, Inc. Funds are distributed to non-profit organizations and individuals in need.
1-800-264-7362.
