Applications are now being accepted for the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP).
Donor Name: NC Department of Health and Human Services
State: North Carolina
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/30/2023
Details:
The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is a federally-funded program that provides emergency assistance to low-income households, particularly those with the lowest incomes that pay a high proportion of household income for drinking water and wastewater services.
LIHWAP is a temporary emergency program that helps eligible households afford water and wastewater services. Payments are made directly to the household’s utility company.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for LIHWAP, a household must have at least one U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen and:
- Have income equal to or less than 150% of the federal poverty level
- Have household services that are disconnected, in jeopardy of disconnection or have a current outstanding bill
- Be responsible for the water bill.
For more information, visit NCDHHS.