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. The State shall participate in the LIHEAP Leveraging Program. The State and local subgrantees will solicit non-federal dollars in order to qualify to compete for leveraging incentive funds. Several organizations, individuals, etc. will be contacted to make cash and in-kind contributions, such as discounts, arrearage forgiveness, fuel funds, credit, volunteer, WX materials, waivers: disconnections, deposits, and reconnect fees, etc. * Leveraged resources/benefits that are counted under criterion (iii) in 45 CFR 96.87(d)(2) must be identified and described in the grantees LIHEAP plan and distributed as indicated in the plan. In addition, leveraging resources/benefits that are counted under criterion (ii) must be carried out under one or more components of the grantee's regular LIHEAP program. 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 Cash and in-kind contributions, such as discounts, arrearage forgiveness, fuel funds, credit, volunteer, WX materials, waivers: disconnections, deposits, and reconnect fees, etc. Several organizations, individuals The State coordinates leveraging with the LIHEAP program to provide consumer education with our clients to encourage them to conserve energy and the disadvantages of getting services interrupted. Leveraging resources also provide additional services to more clients in LIHEAP. Coordination also compliments our budget program in LIHEAP to allow clients to better manage resources. 2 Private sources Entergy Helping Hands Partnerships donated funds to pay energy bills 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.