An official State of Kansas government website.

Government Website icon

The .gov means it's official.
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Padlock icon

The site is secure.
The https:// or lock icon ensures you're safely connected to the website and any information you provide is encrypted.

Publications iconKansas Register

Print icon

Volume 44 - Issue 29 - July 17, 2025

State of Kansas

Department for Children and Families

Request for Comments

The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) is preparing the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) State Plan for FFY 2026. LIEAP provides funding to low-income Kansas households that require assistance with their heating bills. The 2026 Federal State Plan for this program requires the opportunity for public comment.

DCF will host a virtual public meeting to solicit input on the proposed plan from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. August 7, 2025. To register for the virtual meeting, email LIEAPstateplan@ks.gov with the subject “LIEAP State Plan Registration.” Please register prior to August 1, 2025 and indicate if any special accommodation is required.

Comments on the plan may be shared during the virtual meeting or submitted by mail to DCF, Economic and Employment Services, Attn: Shannon Connell, 555 S Kansas Ave., Topeka, KS 66603, or via email to LIEAPstateplan@ks.gov. Please use the subject “LIEAP State Plan.” Comments will be accepted through August 15, 2025.

To review the proposed state plan, visit http://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/ees/Pages/EnergyAssistance.aspx and click on the link called LIEAP FY26 State Plan Public Hearing.

Laura Howard
Secretary
Department for Children and Families

Doc. No. 053307

Secretary of State Seal