Federal funding delays heating assistance for Chatham County residents

The shutdown is over, but some aid programs Americans depend on still face delays

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history affected many federal programs that help Americans. While the government is back up and running, some of those aid programs are not.

Federal funding delays heating assistance for Chatham County residents

The federal government shutdown earlier this fall is still causing delays for winter heating assistance in Chatham County, leaving many residents unsure when help will arrive.

Colorado’s Low-Income Energy Assistance Program to distribute benefits with reopening of federal government - The Chronicle

Colorado Department of Human ServiceColoradans in need of assistance covering their home heating costs this winter can continue to access the state’s energy assistance program.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Federal shutdown delays Georgia energy bill assistance program

Georgians who rely on the federal Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to pay their winter energy bills may experience delays in receiving funds due to the recent government shutdown, which depleted local agencies' resources. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.