IMPORTANT UPDATE

The Liheap Program 2026

UPDATED 10/22/25:

Due to the federal government shutdown, the State of Tennessee has not been awarded 2026 LIHEAP . Therefore, the State cannot award funding to local LIHEAP agencies, including ETHRA.

However, local LIHEAP agencies like ETHRA may begin accepting applications electronically on November 3, 2025, at 8:00 AM. Households are encouraged to complete their applications on the new website.

**Please return to this webpage on Monday, November 3, at 8 AM, to access the link to complete your application.**

ETHRA will place eligible Applicants on a waiting list until Federal funds are released and made available to Tennessee. Crisis applications for those facing a shut-off of services will receive priority for any available funds.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we await the release of Federal funding.

LIHEAP is a federal program that helps supplement household energy costs for low-income families.

•  Applications will be accepted online beginning November 1, 2025.
•  No benefit payments will be made in October.
•  Assistance amounts will range from $174 to $750, depending on household energy burden.

THDA will be accepting applications online. Please continue to check here and THDA.org for updates and the launch of the new application portal. 

Call ETHRA at 865-691-2551 ext 4231 or email LIHEAP@ethra.org with any questions. 

For more information about our program and the counties we serve, please visit ETHRA LIHEAP PROGRAM.