Wayne County Weatherization Assistance Program

How it works

The Weatherization Assistance Program is grant funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the New York State Department of Homes and Community Renewal (NYSHCR). Wayne County Action Program, Inc. administers the program locally through Finger Lakes Community Action.

The program’s mission is to help residents, families with young children, seniors, and people with disabilities make their homes safer and more energy efficient. It serves homeowners and renters in Wayne, Ontario, and Cayuga Counties.

What the money covers

The page says the program delivers “energy reduction services” and that all work performed on an eligible dwelling is free to the homeowner or renter. It also says the work is intended to make homes safer and more energy efficient. The page does not list specific measures such as insulation, air sealing, heating repairs, or appliance replacement.

Amounts and matching

All eligible work is free. No dollar cap, reimbursement amount, or matching requirement is stated on the page.

How to apply

The page provides a contact person, Assistant Housing Administrator Nick Schrader, and the program phone number, 315-333-4155. The site also lists the organization address in Lyons, NY and the program website.

Timing and deadlines

No application deadline, closing date, or waitlist status is stated on the page.

Notes for homeowners

This is an energy-efficiency/weatherization program rather than a disaster-specific retrofit grant, but it may still improve household resilience by making the home safer and reducing energy loss.