By: Diana Johnsen
djohnsen@kcautv.com
More than one billion dollars is being cut from the federal "Low-Income Energy Assistance Program".
The program helps folks cover part amounts of their heating bill.
Organizations like the Community Action Agency of Siouxland said the cut will not affect the assistance payments this year, but might towards the end of the program in April.
"We could possibly run out of funds towards the end of the program," said Craig Franzen, Assistant Community Services Director of the Community Action Agency. "So, we recommend people to try and call us as soon as their eligibility time is available."
Monday was the first day the agency started taking applications for the program for people 60 years and older.
Starting November 1st they will start seeing the general public.
Until then, you should call and schedule an appointment early to make sure you get the assistance you need.
"I'll make my appointment accordingly, probably in November or December when it starts, but no later than that because you never know when they're going to run out of funds," said Tiffanie Marsh who uses the program.
The appointment will last about 30 minutes and requires certain paperwork.
If you'd like to learn more about the heating assistance program visit http://www.caasiouxland.org/
