LIHEAP Energy Assistance (via OACAC)
Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation / Missouri DSS
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs LIHEAP Energy Assistance (via OACAC) in its Springfield, MO research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Federal energy assistance helping low-income households with heating and cooling costs. Heating benefits $153-$495; winter crisis up to $800; summer crisis up to $300. Priority for elderly and disabled households.
Benefit amount based on household size, income, and energy costs; 60% State Median Income limit
The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-21; it does not confirm this program or amount.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Springfield, MO, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- Homeowner Emergency Loan Program (HELP) Up to $25,000 deferred loan
- Springfield HOME Down Payment Assistance Up to $15,000 down payment loan
- Restore SGF Block Challenge Grant Up to $2,500 reimbursement
- Restore SGF Healthy Homes for Seniors Up to $5,000 matching grant
Key Details
- Heating assistance $153-$495; winter crisis up to $800
- Summer cooling crisis assistance up to $300
- Income at or below 60% State Median Income
- Priority for elderly and disabled households
- Apply by May 31, 2026, applications mailed Oct/Nov
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.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
- 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).
- 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).
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Deadline: Apply by May 31, 2026 for FY2026
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for LIHEAP Energy Assistance (via OACAC) in Springfield, MO?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $800 crisis / $495 heating. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for LIHEAP Energy Assistance (via OACAC) in Springfield?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters. It also carries a low-income tag. 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 LIHEAP Energy Assistance (via OACAC) in Springfield, MO?
Confirm the application route directly with Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation / Missouri DSS; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 417-879-6438. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Apply by May 31, 2026 for FY2026.
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