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New York Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Provides grants to help low-income New Yorkers pay heating and cooling costs, avoid shutoffs, and make emergency repairs.

Type: Benefit Amount: Regular benefits $21–$976; emergency and equipment repair benefits up to $4,000 Deadline: Applications accepted seasonally; emergency assistance year-round Location: New York

Texas Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)

Texas CEAP utility assistance guidance for low-income households, including 2026 income-guideline context, local-subrecipient workflow, and documentation strategy.

Amount: Benefit amount varies by local subrecipient rules, household circumstances, and available funding Deadline: Apply year-round through local CEAP subrecipients while funds remain available Location: Texas