[Last updated: 12/11/2025]
Low-Income Energy Programs
Federal | State
Federal
LIHEAP Contact
Public Inquiries: 800-478-7778
Website: https://health.alaska.gov/en/services/division-of-public-assistance-dpa-services/heating-assistance/
Local LIHEAP Administering Agency Contacts
Public Assistance Offices
Weatherization Assistance Program
Local Administering Agency Contacts
Website
LIHEAP FY 2026 Funding
$10,922,317
*including additional $277,127 from Infrastructure and Jobs Act (IIJA), (Pub. L. 117-58)
LIHEAP Income Eligibility Level
Heating & Crisis: 150% Federal Poverty Level
Weatherization: 200% Federal Poverty Level
LIHEAP Program Dates
Heating: October 1 - April 30
Winter Crisis: October 1 - June 30
Weatherization: year-round
LIHEAP FY 2026 Benefit
Heating: $350 minimum; $6,125 max
Crisis: $6,125 maximum
LIHEAP Households Served in FY 2024
Heating: 5,150
Year-round crisis: 813
Weatherization: 128
State
Low-Income Rate Assistance
Power Cost Equalization Program (PCE)
PCE program provides economic assistance to customers in rural areas of Alaska where the kilowatt-hour charge for electricity can be three to five times higher than the charge in more urban areas of the state. The program seeks to equalize the power cost per kilowatt-hour statewide.
Low-Income Emergency Assistance
General Relief Assistance (GRA)
GRA provides for the basic needs of Alaskans not eligible for other state assistance programs. Examples of basic needs include shelter, and utilities. GRA can provide limited assistance for clothing, transportation, food, medical care and burial. Applicants must demonstrate and verify an unmet emergent need in the month of application.
800-478-7778 (TDD/Alaska Relay: 7-1-1)
