The Trump administration has laid off the entire staff of a $4.1 billion program that helps low-income households nationwide pay for heat.

Applications are being processed more slowly because of the federal government shutdown, but you can still apply.

Who's Eligible? This program is for residents with household incomes, before taxes, of less than 60 percent of the state median income. The most recent income levels are as follows:

Who's Eligible? This program is for residents with household incomes, before taxes, of less than 60 percent of the state median income. The most recent income levels are as follows:

Deerfield's ad hoc senior housing committee flagged sharply higher heating costs and low oil reserves, urging immediate outreach to seniors, group purchasing, and coordination with the senior center to prevent hardship.

The Trump administration is considering eliminating funding for two key federal programs that help millions of low-income Americans educate their young children and heat their homes.

Heating Bill Assistance: Applications Open for Eligible HouseholdsThursday, February 12, 2026Applications are now open for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) for households

City Council approved two emergency appropriations Nov. 3: a $138,372 federal HEAP grant to cover heating assistance through April and a $250,000 city appropriation (to be matched by $250,000 from the Cambridge Community Foundation) for grocery gift cards and food pantry support amid SNAP payment disruptions.

Seniors can apply to receive one-time payments to their providers