Michigan Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP/MEAP)
Michigan MDHHS / Local Community Action Agency
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Michigan Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP/MEAP) in its Grand Rapids, MI research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Michigan's LIHEAP/MEAP program provides financial assistance for heating bills and energy crisis situations to income-eligible households. The maximum heating benefit is $2,205 and crisis assistance is up to $900. Heating assistance runs January 1 through September 30; crisis assistance is available year-round. Apply through your local Community Action Agency or call 2-1-1 for referral.
Maximum heating benefit: $2,205. Crisis assistance: $900. No asset limit. Income: 110% FPG for heating; 150% FPG for crisis.
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Grand Rapids, MI, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- City of Grand Rapids Housing Rehabilitation Program $1,000-$24,000 loan; up to 50% forgiven
- Kent County Minor Home Repair Program Grants for essential repairs; co-payment may apply
- Kent County Moderate Home Repair Program Covers repairs over $10,000
- Home Repair Services of Kent County Subsidized repairs; income-scaled pricing
Key Details
- Maximum heating benefit: $2,205 per program year (FY2026)
- Crisis assistance: up to $900; available year-round
- Income limit: 110% Federal Poverty Guidelines for heating assistance
- No asset limit for Michigan LIHEAP
- Call 2-1-1 for referral to your local Community Action Agency
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- A recent utility bill for the home (energy and weatherization programs use it to confirm service and usage).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Heating: Jan 1-Sep 30 annually; crisis assistance year-round
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Michigan Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP/MEAP) in Grand Rapids, MI?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $2,205 heating; $900 crisis assistance. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Michigan Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP/MEAP) in Grand Rapids?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Michigan Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP/MEAP) in Grand Rapids, MI?
Confirm the application route directly with Michigan MDHHS / Local Community Action Agency; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 2-1-1. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Heating: Jan 1-Sep 30 annually; crisis assistance year-round.
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