3008-1      TIME FRAMES FOR ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS

The program begins awarding payments for the upcoming winter on the first working day in October of each year. Not all clients will receive an award in October. Awards are issued as the applications are worked throughout the year.

Expedited eligibility determination and assistance payment awards begin on January 1 of each year and run through September 30 of the same calendar year.

Note:

Grants are available for client use during the season (federal fiscal year) of issuance and through the end of the following federal fiscal year. HAPHeating Assistance Program is required to return any unused benefits to the federal government after this specified timeframe.