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Eligible households can apply at their local Community Action Agency for one-time electric assistance.

FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 15, 2026): Kentucky households may qualify for a one-time electric benefit through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Spring Subsidy Cooling Component. Applications will be accepted from April 20 to May 22, 2026, on a first-come, first-served basis.

LIHEAP Spring Subsidy is designed to help eligible households with income up to 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines to offset their cooling costs. It provides a one-time electric benefit, which is paid directly to the household’s electric vendor.

Interested applicants should contact their local Community Action Agency office to apply. Kentucky’s Community Action Network collectively operates outreach offices in all 120 Kentucky counties. Call 800-456-3452 or visit www.capky.org/network to find the nearest office.

All applicants will be required to supply the following documentation at the time of application:

• Proof of Social Security Number or Permanent Residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household.
• Proof of income for all household members from the preceding month.
• Most current electric bill, a statement from your landlord if electric is included in your rent, or a statement from utility company if you participate in a Pre-Pay Electric Program.
• The account number and name on the account for main heating fuel sources and electric bill.

LIHEAP Spring Subsidy does not require a disconnect notice, a past due bill, or eviction notice. The Subsidy benefit can be applied as a credit on your account. Assistance received during previous LIHEAP components does not affect household eligibility.

Community Action Kentucky administers LIHEAP in partnership with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, which receives funding as a pass-through block grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. For more information about LIHEAP, including contact information for all local Community Action agencies, please visit the Community Action Kentucky website at www.CAPKY.org.

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About Community Action Kentucky

Community Action Kentucky is the statewide association representing and assisting the 23 Community Action agencies across Kentucky that work to empower individuals and families to attain greater economic stability and long-term success. With a presence in all 120 Kentucky counties, Community Action agencies provide life-changing resources and programs to support a wide array of service areas, including food security, transportation, home energy, early childhood education, senior support, emergency services, housing assistance, workforce development, youth enrichment and more. As a statewide voice for local agencies, Community Action Kentucky works to address policy issues that impact low-income individuals and cultivates broad-reaching partnerships that improve the lives of thousands of Kentuckians, making it possible for them to achieve their goals. For more information about Community Action Kentucky, visit www.CAPKY.org.

FRANKFORT, Ky. (August 18, 2025): Community Action Kentucky’s August Board Meeting signified the beginning of Brandon Harley’s leadership as Chair of the Board of Directors. Harley, Executive Director of Audubon Area Community Services (AACS), officially began his two-year term during the meeting held on Friday, August 15, 2025.

Harley brings more than a decade of leadership experience in both the public and nonprofit sectors to his role as Chair. Having served nearly 10 years at AACS, Harley has been instrumental in advancing programs that empower individuals and families across the region. His experience and dedication will help guide Community Action Kentucky’s mission to strengthen communities and expand opportunities for Kentuckians.

“It’s an honor to serve as Chair of the Community Action Kentucky Board of Directors,” said Brandon Harley, Executive Director of Audubon Area Community Services. “I’m proud to work alongside such dedicated leaders across the state as we continue advancing our shared mission—empowering families, strengthening communities, and creating opportunities for all Kentuckians.”

The Executive Committee was elected during CAK’s Board of Directors election in June 2025. The newly elected Executive Committee includes:

• Brandon Harley, Audubon Area Community Services, Chair
• Martina Roe, Gateway Community Action Agency, Vice Chair
• Troy Roberts, Blue Grass Community Action Partnership, Secretary
• Robin Whitaker, Daniel Boone Community Action Agency, Treasurer
• Catrena Bowman, Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission, At Large
• Paul Dole, KCEOC Community Action Partnership, At Large

A complete list of Board Members can be found on the Community Action Kentucky website at www.CAPKY.org.

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About Community Action Kentucky 

Community Action Kentucky is the statewide association representing and assisting the 23 Community Action agencies across Kentucky that work to empower individuals and families to attain greater economic stability and long-term success. With a presence in all 120 Kentucky counties, Community Action agencies provide life-changing resources and programs to support a wide array of service areas, including food security, transportation, home energy, early childhood education, senior support, emergency services, housing assistance, workforce development, youth enrichment and more. As a statewide voice for local agencies, Community Action Kentucky works to address policy issues that impact low-income individuals and cultivates broad-reaching partnerships that improve the lives of thousands of Kentuckians, making it possible for them to achieve their goals. For more information about Community Action Kentucky, visit www.CAPKY.org.