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: 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 08/15/2025 Virtual Public Hearing 11.3. How many parties commented on your plan at the hearing(s)? 1 11.4 Summarize the comments you received at the hearing(s). Two suggestions were made during the hearing, both from a representative of Black Hills Energy and mirroring the only written comments received, which were from the same party. The first suggestion was to increase the maximum heating assistance benefit to better align with benefit levels from states with comparable weather patterns, and the second was to expand categorical eligibility for Iowa’s LIHEAP program. Both suggestions were responded to in writing and have been taken under advisement for future years. 11.5 What changes did you make to your LIHEAP plan as a result of public participation and solicitation of input? No changes made at this time due to the start date for FY26 quickly approaching and both requiring additional research and implementation plans. However, both suggestions will be evaluated over FY26, and Iowa may make related changes in a future program year. 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.