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LIHEAP
Need Help with Your Energy Bills? We’re Here for You.
BCMW Community Services is here to help keep your home safe and warm this winter. Starting October 1, 2025, qualifying households can apply for Energy Assistance (LIHEAP & Furnace Assistance). This program offers a one-time payment on utility bills or help fixing/replacing a furnace if it’s not working.
💡 Who can apply first (October 1, 2025)?
- Seniors
- Individuals with disabilities
- Families with children 5 or younger
- Households that are disconnected or facing disconnection
💡 Who can apply November 1, 2025?
- All other income-eligible households
If you got LIHEAP last year and your income comes from SSA or SSI, you may be automatically enrolled. Pension income may also qualify.
ameren energy relief grant
This grant is for Ameren clients only. BCMW can pledge $150 per household for low-income individuals or families. There are some stipulations which are:
- Must owe at least $250 on your Ameren account.
- The service must be active (not disconnected)
- Your income must match the liheap guidelines
- Must have electric service (can be gas/electric)
Contact Wendi at 618-532-7388 Ext. 1120 or Holly at Ext. 1121
LIHEAP UPDATE - BCMW Community SErvices May 21, 2025
We have exhausted energy assistance funding for the 2025 Program Year
however, applications for natural gas are still being accepted for assessment and qualification for the Utility Low-Income Discount Rate available to Ameren Gas, Nicor Gas, North Shore Gas and Peoples Gas customers.
If you have not received a LIHEAP benefit since 10/01/2024, you are still encouraged to apply for LIHEAP to receive a discount rate through these participating utilities.
New LIHEAP applications for the 2026 PY will begin October 1st 2025.
BCMW is here to help!
Online Appointments Temporarily PAUSED
Program Year 2025
- October 1, 2024 - August 15, 2025
- Heating assistance, winter crisis assistance
- Beginning priority for persons 60+, the disabled, families with children aged 5 and younger, & disconnected/imminent disconnections
- Or until funds are exhausted
BCMW Community Services
909 East Rexford Street, Centralia, Illinois 62801, United States
618.532.7388 extension 1120
Hours (doors locked for lunch 12-12:30 daily)
Open today | 08:30 am – 03:30 pm |
LIHEAP
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
helps eligible low-income households pay for home energy services (primarily heating during winter months). Energy costs can place severe and continuing stress on a family’s budget. In some instances, households are forced to make painful decisions regarding which bills to pay and which necessities to survive without. Illinois residents with a household income that does not exceed an amount determined annually by the Department of Commerce are eligible. Annual eligibility levels are determined based on available funding and may not exceed 200% of the federal nonfarm poverty level.
