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Joint LIHEAP & CSBG NODO for Peoria County - LIHEAP

Application Deadline: April 15, 2026. The federal and state funded programs, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP), assist eligible low-income households pay for home energy services. The federal and state award will designate one Local Administering Agency for Peoria County.

Awarding Agency Name Commerce And Econ Opp
Agency Contact Leslie Ann Lesko (LeslieAnn.Lesko@illinois.gov)
Announcement Type Designation
Type of Assistance Instrument Grant
Designation Opportunity Name Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
CSFA Number 420-70-0090
CSFA Popular Name Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Anticipated Number of Awards 1 State, 1 Federal
Estimated Total Program Funding $2,271,409 State, $1,591,165 Federal 
Award Range $3,862,574
Source of Funding State and Federal 
Cost Sharing or Matching
Requirements		 No
Indirect Costs Allowed Yes
Restrictions on Indirect Costs No
Posted Date 3/16/26
Application Date Range 3/16/26 - 4/15/26: 5:00PM
Technical Assistance Session No

For your application to be considered, your entity must be pre-qualified. For resources on pre-qualification and other grant topics, please visit
https://dceo.illinois.gov/aboutdceo/grantopportunities/learning-library.html.

Application Documents – Please read the NODO Supplement and complete the requirements

Application Submission Form

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/8e0d558723d144a2a3a5c2988682fc61