North Carolina · 9 programs

North Carolina Utility & Energy Help

LIHEAP, weatherization, water-bill help, and heating/cooling assistance. Each program is listed with the official source link so you can apply or verify eligibility directly.

How this list works: Heritage for the Blind maintains a verified database of federal and state assistance programs. We last verified the links on this page within the past 30 days. Each card below links directly to the program's official page where you can review eligibility and apply.

North Carolina LIEAP

North Carolina DHHS

North Carolina LIEAP — state-administered LIHEAP program in North Carolina. Apply through North Carolina DHHS.

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Social Services

North Carolina Government

Eligibility for Social Services in North Carolina is diverse, as it represents an umbrella for various benefit programs aimed at addressing poverty, family violence, and exploitation among vulnerable individuals, children, and families. Income requirements are frequently implied or explicitly stated as 'low-income' for programs such as Food and Nutrition Services, Energy Assist

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Energy Assistance

North Carolina Government

The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) offers a one-time vendor payment to help eligible households with their heating bills. Eligibility hinges on an income test, requiring household income to be at or below 130% of the Federal Poverty Level. While assets and resources are considered, requiring documentation such as bank and court records, no specific asset limits ar

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Get Help with Winter Heating Costs through the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

Forsyth County AAA

Published by Kimberly Chase/ December 9, 2025 The Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) helps eligible families pay their heating bills during the winter months. This one-time payment is issued directly to your heating provider to help cover your heating expenses.

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Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

This program provides your household with an annual cash grant to help you pay for your home heating and cooling costs. The grants are paid either directly to you or to your energy company.

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North Carolina Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)

North Carolina Department of Human Services

Help with heating and cooling energy costs Available to eligible North Carolina residents.

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North Carolina Lifeline Phone Service

North Carolina Department of Human Services

Discounted phone and internet service Available to eligible North Carolina residents.

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Crisis Intervention Program

NC State Government

One-time payment for heating or cooling in crisis situations. Up to $600 assistance.

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North Carolina Water Bill Assistance

North Carolina Department of Human Services

Help with water and sewer bills Available to eligible North Carolina residents.

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