RECENT NEWS
Maine's Home Energy Assistance Program Remains Open And Will Continue To Process Applications
MaineHousing Director Dan Brennan Voiced Concern Over Recent News On The Federal LIHEAP Program But Noted This Year's Program Remains On Track
In response to several media inquiries and public questions MaineHousing Director Daniel Brennan is issuing the following statement:
"MaineHousing is very concerned about yesterday’s news that all federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) staff are no longer with the federal Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
At this point, we don’t know the federal Administration's plan for the program for the long term, and we’ll be working with our Congressional Delegation to get those answers.In the short term, all current applications for this program year will continue to be processed as planned, since funding for those applications remains available. As announced on March 12, all applications received through March 28 will be processed normally, with those applications received after March 28 being placed on a waiting list.
We are still expecting the remaining 10% of the grant, which is typically held back, to be released as approved by Congress. Those funds are dedicated to non-fuel assistance components of the program, so all current fuel assistance applications will be processed as described above for the remainder of this program year."
PUBLIC NOTICES & ANNOUCEMENTS
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Homeless Proposed Rule Public Hearing
A public hearing on the proposed Homeless Solutions Rule is scheduled for Tuesday, September 16th, 2025 at 9:30 AM. -
ESHAP New Provider Information Session
MaineHousing’s Homeless Initiative Department will be holding an online information session for any agencies that are interested in applying for the Emergency Shelter and Housing Assistance Program (ESHAP) for the first time in 2026. Attendance at this information session will be a prerequisite to application; interested agencies must have a representative attend in order to be eligible to apply. -
Notice of Amendment to Notice of Funding Availability for Winter Overnight Warming Shelters 2025-26
In accordance with the terms of the Notice of Funding Availability for Winter Overnight Warming Shelters 2025-26 (“Notice”), MaineHousing hereby provides this Notice of Amendment and amends the RFP as follows: Deadline for submission of applications has been extended to Friday, September 12, 2025 at 5:00pm. -
2025-2026 Notice of Funding Availability for Winter Overnight Warming Shelters
MaineHousing is allocating the last remaining flexible funds to address the issue of unsheltered homelessness during the winter months of 2025-26. This Notice of Funding Availability invites applications for funding of overnight warming shelters to become operational by November 15, 2025 and operate until April 30, 2026. Deadline for submission is August 29, 2025 @ 5pm. -
Save The Date - Affordable Housing Conference
Join us for the 2025 Maine Affordable Housing Conference as we discuss the future of affordable housing in Maine. The conference will be held in Bangor at the Cross Insurance Center on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
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