Midcoast Maine Community Action (MMCA) is proud to support the residents of Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). 

On July 22, MMCA’s LiHEAP staff in Bath will begin accepting online and walk-in applications for LiHEAP benefits for the 2024-25 heating season. Appointments have already been scheduled into November. The team will also be making themselves available at community hubs around Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties to answer folks’ questions about LiHEAP and review their eligibility for funds. A schedule of these appearances can be found on the Agency’s website.

During last year’s heating season, MMCA successfully processed over 2,500 LIHEAP applications, reflecting the agency’s commitment to providing essential services and assistance to those in need. Though we are still in the dead of a particularly hot Maine summer, MMCA is actively reaching out to all low-income residents in Lincoln and Sagadahoc Counties to strongly encourage eligible individuals to schedule an appointment and take advantage of the support available through LIHEAP. 

It is crucial to note that, due to lower LIHEAP benefits issued per household across the state, MMCA may have additional resources allocated for fuel and utility assistance available. These additional funds come from local churches, foundations and generous donors in towns and cities across the region.  

For more information about LIHEAP and the array of services MMCA offers in your county, please contact us at 207-442-7963 or visit our website at midcoastmainecommunityaction.org.