Federal Register #2026-06130

Reallotment of Unspent FY25 LIHEAP and IIJA Funds to Eligible Recipients

This notice from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS), under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), details the proposed reallocation of unspent Fiscal Year 2025 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funds. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Administration for Children and Families (ACF) - Office of Community Services (OCS) - Purpose: - Reallotment of $2,697,089 in LIHEAP funds and $484,019.07 in IIJA funds - Redistribution to eligible states, territories, tribes, and tribal organizations that received FY26 direct LIHEAP awards - Eligibility and Requirements: - Only recipients of FY26 direct LIHEAP awards are eligible - Reallotment based on unobligated balances reported by recipients - Recipients must comply with LIHEAP statutory requirements, including obligation deadlines, carryover caps, and performance data reporting - No subrecipients or other entities may apply - Notable Details: - No OEMs or vendors are involved; this is a grant fund reallocation, not a procurement of products or services - Specific amounts and recipients are listed for transparency - Place of Performance and Administration: - Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC

Description

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Office of Community Services (OCS) announces a preliminary determination to reallocate unspent funds from the Fiscal Year 2025 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and related Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funds to states, territories, tribes, and tribal organizations that received FY26 direct LIHEAP awards. The reallocation aims to redistribute funds that recipients were unable to obligate or carry over to FY26. No subrecipients or other entities may apply for these funds. Public comments on this proposed reallotment are invited until April 30, 2026.

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