Rhode Island LIHEAP – Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

About This Program

Rhode Island's LIHEAP program helps low-income households pay heating costs through grants paid directly to fuel vendors or utility companies. Administered by RI DHS through local Community Action Partnership agencies, eligibility is at or below 60% of State Median Income. Providence County applicants can access the program through Westbay Community Action or other Providence-area CAP agencies.

Grant amount varies by income, household size, and fuel type; paid directly to vendor.

Key Details

• Income at or below 60% of RI State Median Income
• Heating grant paid directly to fuel vendor or utility
• 2025-2026 season opens October 1, 2025
• New applicants apply in person at local CAP agency
• Providence County: Westbay Community Action at 401-732-4660 ext 176

How to Apply

Deadline: Season opens October 1, 2025; applies through spring