Low-income energy and emergency assistance programs
St. Charles Parish
Summary
The 2026 LiHEAP contract is about $3.3 million — flat funding but not cut. Appointments open January 26 with interviews starting February 2, and the new state online application is glitchy enough that clients may still be called in for in-person interviews.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $3.3 million in federal utility-assistance funding for the year, roughly the same as last year.
Income-qualified households needing help with heating and utility bills.
Mentions & discussions (3)
SCP Community Action Advisory Board 5:00 PM (trimmed) - Aug 13, 2026
The parish's Community Action program distributed $335,410 in LIHEAP energy assistance last year plus over $100,000 in emergency aid. Crisis funds are currently exhausted until possible September replenishment.
SCP Community Action Advisory Board 5:00 PM (trimmed) - May 13, 2026
In March and April the parish served 117 households under the regular LIHEAP energy program and 45 under crisis allocation, plus water, electric, rent, and food assistance. Staff also helps clients apply for SNAP.
SCP Community Action Advisory Board 5:00 PM (trimmed) - Jan 15, 2026
The 2026 LiHEAP contract is about $3.3 million — flat funding but not cut. Appointments open January 26 with interviews starting February 2, and the new state online application is glitchy enough that clients may still be called in for in-person interviews.
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