14 Leveraging Incentive Program ,2607A

14.1 Do you plan to submit an application for the leveraging incentive program? Yes No 14.2 Describe instructions to any third parties and/or local agencies for submitting LIHEAP leveraging resource information and retaining records. When funding is made available, a request for submittal is emailed to CAAs along with all pertinent attachments (blank leveraging report and previous year report/reports submitted, if applicable) with a deadline to submit all leveraging resource reports by October 15th. Funds used for leveraging are not federal funds. 14.3 For each type of resource and/or benefit to be leveraged in the upcoming year that will meet the requirements of 45 C.F.R. § 96.87(d)(2)(iii), describe the following: Resource What is the type of resource or benefit ? What is the source(s) of the resource ? How will the resource be integrated and coordinated with LIHEAP? 1 Wildfire (ACAA) Utility Repair, Replace and Deposit Program (URRD) URRD funds are used by CAAs in coordination with LIHEAP for deposits, repairs, or replacements of energy-related appliances and systems. Coordination of benefits consistent with 45 CFR 96.87(d)(2)(iii)(E). 2 Wildfire (ACAA) Home Energy Assistance Fund This resource provides energy assistance to eligible low-income households statewide. Coordination of benefits consistent with 45 CFR 96.87(d)(2)(iii)(A)Coordination of benefits consistent. 3 Arizona Public Service (APS) Provides a discount to households based on electricity usage for each month. Coordination of benefits consistent with 45 CFR 96.87(d)(2)(iii)(D). 4 APS/Community Action Partnership APS provides funding for materials, supplies, and repairs to low-income homeowners for weatherization. Funds are also used to provide utility assistance payments for gas and electric to LIHEAP eligible households. Coordination of benefits consistent with 45 CFR 96.87(d)(2)(iii)(A) 5 City of Phoenix Water Fund (Project Assist) The Project Assist dollars are used in conjunction with LIHEAP funds to assist low income families in addressing their utility and water needs. N/A 6 City of Scottsdale Utility Assistance Program Funds are used to provide emergency utility assistance to low-income families. Coordination of benefits consistent with 45 CFR 96.87(d)(2)(iii)(A). 7 City of Tucson Low Income Assistance Program Funds are used to provide a discount to low-income households with water bills. Coordination of benefits consistent with 45 CFR 96.87(d)(2)(iii)(A). 8 Coconino County General Funds (Not State General Funds) Funds are used to provide low-income Coconino County residents with financial assistance with utility bills in conjunction with LIHEAP. Coordination of benefits consistent with 45 CFR 96.87(d)(2)(iii)(A, C and E). The resource provides funds to the Community Action Human Resources Agency (CAHRA), LIHEAP provider, for utility 9 Donations to Agency N/A assistance to low income households. 10 Neighbors Helping Neighbors Funds for Home Energy Assistance available statewide. Funds are received through a voluntary State Tax check-off. Coordination of benefits consistent with 45 CFR 96.87(d)(2)(iii)(E). 11 Pima County General Fund -Utility Assistance Funds are used to provide low-income Pima County residents with financial assistance with utility bills. N/A 12 Salt River Project (SRP) Bill Assistance Program This resource provides funds to meet the energy affordability needs of low income customers. Coordination of benefits consistent with 45 CFR 96.87(d)(2)(iii)(A). 13 SRP - Economy Price Plan Provides a discount to households based on monthly electricity usage. The LIHEAP Grantee and Arizona Community Action Association met with SRP to discuss the expansion of the utility discount program to all low-income households rather than only seniors. All low-income households at 150 percent of poverty may apply for the discount. A LIHEAP eligibility criterion was incorporated with this resource. N/A If any of the above questions require further explanation or clarification that could not be made in the fields provided, attach a document with said explanation here.