With release of delayed funds, Mainers can still apply for federal heating assistance

By: Lauren McCauley

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: April 20, 2026

Words: 428

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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Mainers seeking assistance with home heating costs can still apply for federal aid after the Trump administration agreed to release roughly $4 million in undistributed funding to the state.

Last week, Sen. Susan Collins led 37 of her U.S. Senate colleagues, including Sen. Angus King ina letter to the Office of Management and Budget demanding the immediate release of the roughly $400 million allocated in this year’s budget for the Low Income Home Energy …

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