The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) is preparing the Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) State Plan for FFY 2026. LIEAP provides funding to low-income households in Kansas requiring assistance with their heating bills. The 2026 Federal State Plan for this program requires the opportunity for public comment be provided.
Comments on the LIEAP State Plan may be shared during the virtual public hearing or submitted by mail to DCF, EES, 555 S Kansas Ave., Topeka, KS 66603, Attention Shannon Connell or via email to
DCF.LIEAPstateplan@ks.gov. Please use the subject heading LIEAP State Plan in your email comments.
DCF will host a virtual public meeting to solicit input on the LIEAP plan. The meeting will be held August 7, 2025, from 3-4pm via Microsoft TEAMS. To register for the virtual public hearing, please email your name and provide the email you would like to use to
DCF.LIEAPstateplan@ks.gov. Please use the subject heading LIEAP State Plan Registration in your email comments. Please register prior to August 1, 2025.
Comments will be accepted through August 8, 2025.