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: LIHEAP block grant proposal plan was available for viewing on the state websites and on all 100 county websites from June 23-27, 2025. Virtual webinar public hearing was held Monday June 30, 2025 at 10:30 am. The participation was for the public to review and ask any questions and to submit any comments, suggestions or concerns. There was no feedback. 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 06/30/2025 The proposed block grant plan for LHEAP funds FY 25-26 was posted for a week from 6/23-6/27 with public hearing webinar held on 6/30 at 10:30 am. The plan was posted on the State webpage with a public announcement /press release and posted on all 100 county sites. 11.3. How many parties commented on your plan at the hearing(s)? 5 comments 11.4 Summarize the comments you received at the hearing(s). Many were clarification questions. 11.5 What changes did you make to your LIHEAP plan as a result of public participation and solicitation of input? no changes were needed. 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.