Delaware Energy Assistance Program (DEAP) / Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

How it works

Delaware’s utility assistance page says low-income households may qualify for the Delaware Energy Assistance Program (DEAP), which uses federal LIHEAP funds to help make home energy costs more affordable. It notes that community partner agencies statewide, including Catholic Charities, help administer the program.

What the money covers

The page lists several forms of assistance:

• Winter heating assistance for home heating costs
• Crisis assistance for shutoff/disconnection notices, low fuel levels, or past-due energy bills
• Summer cooling assistance, which may include a one-time payment and, for households with demonstrated need, a free window air conditioner
• Weatherization assistance through DNREC, described as free home energy-efficiency work

Amounts and matching

No dollar amounts are stated on the page excerpt.

How to apply

The page says eligibility is based on income and that households should apply through the program’s administration channels. For weatherization, the page points residents to DNREC’s separate free Weatherization Assistance Program.

Timing and deadlines

Winter heating assistance is available October 1 through March 31. Crisis assistance is available year-round. Summer cooling assistance timing is not stated in the excerpt.