HARRISBURG, PA — The deadline for Pennsylvania residents to apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) has been extended to May 1.

State Sen. John Wozniak said, “I encourage anyone who believes they can be helped by this program to reach out and explore their options. This winter has been harsh and long, and through this program we can assist families in paying for heating costs.”

LIHEAP offers both cash grants and crisis grants. The cash grants are generally based on household income size of household. For 2014-15, income eligibility was 150% of the federal poverty level.

Wozniak said that to qualify, a two-person family would have to have a household income of less than $23,595. For a family of four, the maximum income that a household could have is $35,775. Applicants must also have a recent utility bill or statement with an indication of the type of fuel used in the home.

More information is available and the application may be completed online via www.compass.state.pa.us, by visiting a local assistance office, or by calling the statewide hotline at 866/857-7095.