LIHEAP Action Toolkit
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
An overview of how LIHEAP supports millions of households with energy assistance each year.
Policy Resources
LIHEAP Action Month - Start Here!
LIHEAP State Sheets
State-by-state data on LIHEAP eligibility, funding, and usage. Updated with FY2024 Data
FY 2025 LIHEAP Fast Facts Infographic
One-sheet with impactful data points about the importance of LIHEAP. Updated with FY2025 Data
Social Media Kit
Social media assets and guides for LIHEAP Action Month in August. 2026 Updates Coming Soon
List of Sources
List of sources referenced in social media posts.
LIHEAP Talking Points
Helpful talking points for congressional meetings. Updated for 2026
Dear Colleague Letters
Formal communications circulated among Members of Congress to gather support for funding LIHEAP.
Why LIHEAP Matters
Flyer from the American Gas Association with information on LIHEAP. Updated for 2026
Weatherization and LIHEAP
Weatherization data and talking points, provided in cooperation with the National Association of State and Community Services Programs (NASCSP).
Congressional Meeting Request Template
Use this letter to request a meeting with your member of Congress or their staff. It reinforces support for continued LIHEAP funding—just be sure to include your contact information.
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Letter to the Editor Template
Write a letter to the editor in support of energy assistance.
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Monthly Policy Briefings
NEUAC offers monthly Policy & Advocacy Briefings exclusively for members. Members can access recordings of past briefings by logging in to the member portal.
Data
Reports, dashboards, and research
LIHEAP Data Warehouse
Access historic national and state-level LIHEAP data to build instant reports, tables, and charts.
FY 2025 LIHEAP Data Dashboard
Looking for the most recent LIHEAP Data? See the FY25 Quarterly Reports in the LIHEAP Dashboard here.
Lessons Learned from COVID Supplemental LIHEAP Funding: A Case Study
The study reveals unique ways supplemental funding was used during the COVID-19 pandemic, and stresses the need for increased funding as programs dwindle post 2022.
Utility Disconnections Report
2024 Residential Disconnections Report
Community Resources
Coloring Pages
Place these in your agency lobby and allow children to draw their house and then you can mail them to your policymakers.
Postcard
Print and personalize a LIHEAP postcard for your lobby and then you can mail them to your policymakers.