Heating Assistance Program Request for Public Comments & Notice of Public Hearing FY 2027 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Block Grant Plan

Heating Assistance Program Request for Public Comments & Notice of Public Hearing FY 2027 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Block Grant Plan The Division of Public Assistance (DPA) invites the public to comment on the draft model plan for the proposed use of the 2026-2027 federal LIHEAP block grant funds. A copy of the draft plan is attached to this notice. Proposed changes have been highlighted in yellow within the body of the draft plan for easy identification. An accompanying matrix outlining these changes is also attached for reference. The currently approved FFY 2026 LIHEAP Model Plan is available for comparison at: https://liheapch.acf.gov/docs/2026/state-plans/AK_Plan_2026.pdf This proposed plan describes the procedures used by the Alaska Heating Assistance Program. The plan includes the proposed allocation of funds for heating and weatherization assistance, a description of the method used to determine eligibility, and the proposed benefit rate for the 2026-2027 program year. DPA will accept comments at a public hearing which will be held via Zoom and telephonically on August 12, 2026, from 11 AM to 1 PM. To attend the public hearing via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83005146774?pwd=X6VfJrxLRG9IzqX8FCLSDv4hQ3EVwQ.1 Meeting ID: 830 0514 6774 Passcode: 273567 To comment telephonically at the public hearing: +12532050468,,83005146774#,,,,*273567# US +12532158782,,83005146774#,,,,*273567# US Written comments on the proposed LIHEAP Model Plan will be accepted through September 4, 2026. Written comments can be sent to Angie Mickle, Heating Assistance Program Coordinator, by mail at the State of Alaska, Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance, Heating Assistance Program, P.O. Box 110640, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0640; by fax at (907) 465-5154, or by email at hss.dpa.policy@alaska.gov . All comments must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 04, 2026. If you need a special accommodation to comment on the proposed LIHEAP plan, please contact Angie Mickle at hss.dpa.policy@alaska.gov by August 10, 2026, to make necessary arrangements. Attachments, History, Details Attachments FFY2027 LIHEAP Model Plan - Change Matrix.pdf FFY2027 LIHEAP Model Plan - Draft .pdf FY 27 Program Year Income Guidelines.pdf FY27 Model Plan - Eligibility, 2605(c)(1)(A), 2605(b)(2) - Assurance 2 - Section 5.3 - AHFC WX MOA - 2026.pdf FY27 Model Plan - Energy Suppliers, 2605(b)(7) - Assurance 7 - Section 9 - Vendor Agreement.pdf Revision History Created 8/3/2026 2:15:21 PM by plpeterson Modified 8/3/2026 2:38:28 PM by plpeterson

• FFY2027 LIHEAP Model Plan - Change Matrix.pdf

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• FY27 Model Plan - Energy Suppliers, 2605(b)(7) - Assurance 7 - Section 9 - Vendor Agreement.pdf

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• FY 27 Program Year Income Guidelines.pdf

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• FFY2027 LIHEAP Model Plan - Draft .pdf

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• FY27 Model Plan - Eligibility, 2605(c)(1)(A), 2605(b)(2) - Assurance 2 - Section 5.3 - AHFC WX MOA - 2026.pdf

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