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1.3 EAP Operation For PY2026, the statewide database of record will be EAPConnect, unless the agency is part of the pilot program - in that case the statewide database of record refers to LITT. The following program administration dates apply for the upcoming heating season: PRE-PROGRAM YEAR SEASON Key Dates Purpose August 25, 2025 • Subrecipient Plan Packet due. • Optional A16 Application due August 25, 2025 LSPs may send mail-in application packets to vulnerable population households and/or households with high energy burden determined needing assistance by local LSPs. When data systems are ready Applications may be entered into the statewide database.

EAP ASSISTANCE SEASON Key Dates Purpose October 1, 2025 • Beginning of Federal Fiscal Year 2026 • Online application opens to the general public at 8:00 AM Eastern time. • LSPs may distribute application materials to households who do not qualify as vulnerable populations and make the application packet available for download from their website. November 1, 2025 • In-person appointments may begin. • Transmittals may be sent to utility vendors. • Applicant Notification letters may be sent to clients. • Approved A16 activities can begin December 1, 2025 Start of Moratorium Protection. January 15, 2026 First Benchmark: 50% of funds obligated. March 15, 2026 • End of Moratorium Protection at 11:59pm. • Final Benchmark: 75% of funds obligated. April 20, 2026 • End of EAP application period at 5:00pm Eastern time. May 4, 2026 All incomplete EAP applications must be fully processed. May 18, 2026 Last day to submit transmittals. June 1, 2026 All vendors must be fully reconciled.

PROGRAM CLOSEOUT Key Dates Purpose September 30, 2026 Last calendar day of Federal PY2026. October 14, 2026 All claims for reimbursement are due to IHCDA.