Home Energy Assistance
Utility Assistance with LIHEAP
Managing energy costs can be challenging, especially during extreme weather conditions. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) offered by BRAD is here to support families in Randolph, Clay, and Lawrence Counties. This program provides financial aid to help eligible households keep their homes warm in the winter and cool in the summer, ensuring everyone has access to safe and comfortable living conditions.
See below for instructions on How to Apply.
How LIHEAP Works
LIHEAP offers two types of support: Regular Assistance and Crisis Intervention. Both provide one-time financial aid to help cover energy costs, either by paying the utility supplier directly or, in specific cases, by providing funds to the applicant. The Crisis Intervention Program is designed to assist households facing energy-related emergencies, offering crucial help when it’s needed most.
Program Requirements
To qualify, you must reside in Randolph, Clay, or Lawrence County, meet specific income guidelines, and be responsible for paying utilities for heating or cooling the home (energy burden).
The program covers utilities like electricity, natural gas, wood, or propane for heating in winter and electricity for cooling in summer.
Application Intake Periods
Winter Heating
Begins First Monday after the New Year holiday / Closes Last business day of March
Summer Cooling
Begins First Monday after July 4 holiday / Closes Last business day of August
Crisis Assistance
Available concurrently with the winter and summer programs, ending last business day of April (Winter) & last business day of September (Summer).
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How to Apply
Applications are accepted at designated locations in each county. You must apply for assistance in the county in which you reside. Remember to bring all necessary documents, including proof of income, utility bills, and identification.
You may also apply by email (see below).
Clay County
BRAD Senior Center
1403 Main. St. Corning, AR 72422
Mondays and Wednesdays
8:30AM-11:30AM / 1PM-3PM
Lawrence County
Lawrence County Public Library
115 W Walnut St. Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
Tuesdays and Thursdays
8:30AM-11:30AM / 1PM-3PM
Randolph County
BRAD Central Office
1403 Hospital Dr. Pocahontas, AR 72455
Mondays and Wednesdays
8:30AM-11:30AM / 1PM-3PM
Required items to apply:
- Proof of income for yourself and for anyone 18 or older in the household for the month prior to date of application.
- Proof of Social Security, SSI, Retirement, VA Benefits, if received.
- Proof of unemployment benefits if no longer working for 6 months to a year previous to date of application.
- Most recent utility bill(s).
- Photo ID for person applying / Social Security Number verification for all adults in the household
- If additional information is needed, you will have 10 days to provide it.
If you have no income, you must submit proof of how your bills are being paid. If someone has helped you, we need a statement completed from each person who helped you in the previous month by contributing to your household income.
Take the Next Step
Ready to apply? Download the application form, fill it out, email it to liheap@bradcorp.org, or bring it to one of our designated locations listed above, or mail to: BRAD Corporation (ATTN: LIHEAP) 1403 Hospital Drive, Pocahontas, AR 72455. Click the button below to get started.
Please note: The agency is allowed 35 days from the date of application to issue a payment for Regular Assistance and 20 days from the date of application to issue a payment for Crisis Assistance.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or need additional help and information, please contact us either by phone or email, or fill out the form below.
Clay County: (870) 810-8396
Lawrence County: (870) 378-5170 or (870) 202-1356
Randolph County: (870) 378-5170 or (870) 202-1356 or (870) 810-9521
Email: liheap@bradcorp.org
Applicant's Rights
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination by anyone who receives federal funds directly or indirectly toward a beneficiary of any federally funded program. Subgrantee staff must be mindful to treat all clients with dignity, courtesy, and respect. The Subgrantee must make each applicant aware of the rights and responsibilities associated with applying for and receiving LIHEAP benefits. Rights and responsibilities are found on the application for utility bill assistance (LIHEAP 9495).
Under State or Federal Law, LIHEAP Benefits are not considered income/resources for any purposes, including taxation.