Weatherization Assistance Program

What the Program Does:

The Weatherization Assistance Program, funded through the U.S. Department of Energy and the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program, provides housing improvements that increase energy efficiency in income-eligible, single- or multi-family dwellings, including manufactured homes.

Who the Program Helps:

Households with income up to 150% of the federal poverty level or 60% of the state median income, whichever is higher. If anyone in the household has received TANF or SSI in the last twelve months, the household automatically qualifies. The target groups for this program are households including persons who are elderly, persons with disabilities and families with children.

How It Works:

Public or private not-for profit agencies apply for the grants and provide the services. Due to the high technical investment and expertise required to operate the grants, grantees are generally continued from year to year.

Type(s) of Assistance:

Grants

Funding Cycle:

April 1 through March 31 of each year.

Eligible Entities:

Non-profits

Key Statistics for 2007:

A total of 1,895 homes were weatherized.

The weatherization program has served 630 elderly households.

The weatherization program has also served 390 persons with disabilities.

A total of 467 dangerous furnaces were replaced.

Contact Information:

Larry W. Bentley
Weatherization Program Manager
611 S. Kansas Avenue, Suite 300
Topeka, Kansas 66603-3803
Phone: (785) 296-4990
Fax: (785) 296-8985

Related Programs:

Community Housing Development Organization

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