Governor Hassan Announces New Hampshire Fuel Assistance Program to Open November 16

Statement

Governor Maggie Hassan announced today that the New Hampshire Fuel Assistance Program (FAP), which helps vulnerable Granite State families with their heating bills, will open early this year on November 16.

Also known as LIHEAP or the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, FAP provides assistance to New Hampshire families and seniors whose annual income is at or below 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. For a family of four this year, that means an annual maximum income of $48,500. The average FAP benefit for eligible families this winter, based on the federal grant award, is expected to be approximately $650.

"The Fuel Assistance Program is an important benefit for those who struggle to pay heating bills, and I thank the Office of Energy and Planning and the state's five Community Action Agencies for their work in delivering these important services to families in need," said Governor Hassan. "I encourage those who qualify to plan ahead and apply as soon as possible to ensure that they can receive fuel deliveries as colder weather comes to our state."

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