11 Timely and Meaningful Public Participation, , 2605(b)(12) - Assurance 12, 2605(c)(2)

11.1 How did you obtain input from the public in the development of your LIHEAP plan? Select all that apply. Note: Tribes do not need to hold a public hearing but must ensure participation through other means. Tribal Council meeting(s) Public Hearing(s) Draft Plan posted to website and available for comment Hard copy of plan is available for public view and comment Comments from applicants are recorded Request for comments on draft Plan is advertised Stakeholder consultation meeting(s) Comments are solicited during outreach activities Other - Describe: Comments are also requested from the stakeholders during the creation of the Draft State Plan Public Hearings, 2605(a)(2) - For States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Only 11.2 List the date and location(s) that you held public hearing(s) on the proposed use and distribution of your LIHEAP funds? Date Event Description 1 07/15/2025 LIHEAP Federal Grants Application FFY 2026 - Virtual/Physical Public Hearing over Zoom 11.3. How many parties commented on your plan at the hearing(s)? 4 11.4 Summarize the comments you received at the hearing(s). 1) Money needs to be allocated for a wider educational campaign that reaches more potential clients. 2) Work with energy vendors to receive immediate notice of pending disconnections, so that proactive outreach to potential Crisis clients can be made. 3) More collaboration is needed amongst LIHEAP contractors in Delaware to connect clients to the full range of needed support. 4) Unused Heating benefits should not be refunded by energy vendors after the end of the Heating period. 11.5 What changes did you make to your LIHEAP plan as a result of public participation and solicitation of input? None 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.