Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
This program provides financial assistance to low-income families to improve their home's energy efficiency, helping them save on energy costs while ensuring their health and safety.
The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), originally authorized by the Energy Conservation in Existing Buildings Act of 1976, Title IV of the Energy Conservation and Production Act and reauthorized by Title 42, Chapter 81, Subchapter III, Part A of the Energy Conservation and Resource Renewal and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 Section 1011, was established to help low-income families reduce energy costs by increasing the energy efficiency of their homes, while ensuring their health and safety. The program is intended to reduce national energy consumption and reduce the impact of higher fuel costs on low-income families.
Award Range
Not specified - $7,669
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Eligible applicants include Community Action Agencies, City Government Agencies, County Government Agencies, Local Housing Authorities, Local Redevelopment Authorities, and other public or nonprofit entities. All subgrantees must have experience serving low-income populations and be approved by DCED and DOE. Future subgrantees will be presented and announced at a public hearing for public comment.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
Not specified
Grantor
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
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