THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT OF 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13)Use of this model plan is optional. However, the information requested is required in order to receive a Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) grant.Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and reviewing the collection of information. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Section 1 Program Components Program Components, 2605(a), 2605(b)(1) - Assurance 1, 2605(c)(1)(C) 1.1 Check which components you will operate under the LIHEAP program. (Note: You must provide information for each component designated here as requested elsewhere in this plan.) Dates of Operation Start Date End Date Heating assistance 10/01/2025 09/30/2026 Cooling assistance Summer crisis assistance Winter crisis assistance Year-round crisis assistance 10/01/2025 09/30/2026 Weatherization assistance 10/01/2025 09/30/2026 Provide further explanation for the dates of operation, if necessary Nevada has a combined year-round heating and cooling program. All the information will be provided in the Heating Assistance section. Estimated Funding Allocation, 2604(C), 2605(k)(1), 2605(b)(9), 2605(b)(16) - Assurances 9 and 16 1.2 Estimate what amount of available LIHEAP funds will be used for each component that you will operate: The total of all percentages must add up to 100%. Percentage ( % ) Prior year totals Heating assistance 85.00% 81.00% Cooling assistance 0.00% 0.00% Summer crisis assistance 0.00% 0.00% Winter crisis assistance 0.00% 0.00% Year-round crisis assistance 1.00% 1.00% Weatherization assistance 5.00% 5.00% Carryover to the following federal fiscal year 2.00% 4.00% Administrative and planning costs 7.00% 9.00% Services to reduce home energy needs including needs assessment (Assurance 16) 0.00% 0.00% Used to develop and implement leveraging activities 0.00% 0.00% TOTAL 100.00% 100.00% Tribal grant recipients: direct-grant tribes, tribal organizations, or territories with allotments of $20,000 or less may use for planning and administration up to 20% of the funds payable. Grant recipients that are direct grant tribes, tribal organizations, or territories with allotments over $20,000 may use for planning and administration purposes up to 20% of the first $20,000 (or $4,000) plus 10% of the funds payable that exceeds $20,000. Any administrative costs in excess of these limits must be paid from non-federal sources. Alternate Use of Crisis Assistance Funds, 2605(c)(1)(C) 1.3 The funds reserved for winter crisis assistance that have not been expended by March 15 will be reprogrammed to: Heating assistance Cooling assistance Weatherization assistance Other (specify:) No separate funds are reserved for winter crisis. Instead, the regular eligibility certification and determination of benefits for an eligible household experiencing a winter crisis are expedited to alleviate the crisis. In this way, the State ensures the winter energy crisis of all eligible households are alleviated through expedited processing, whether the crisis occurs prior to or after March 15. Categorical Eligibility, 2605(b)(2)(A) - Assurance 2, 2605(c)(1)(A), 2605(b)(8A) - Assurance 8 1.4 Do you consider households categorically eligible if at least one household member receives at least one of the following categories of benefits in the left column below? Yes No If you answered "Yes" to question 1.4, you must complete the table below and answer questions 1.5 and 1.6. Heating Cooling Crisis Weatherization TANF Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No SSI Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No SNAP Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Means-tested Veterans Programs Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No 1.4a. Provide your definition of categorical eligibility. Please explain how households are categorically eligible (i.e, do all household members need to receive the benefits or just one member, is there a data exchange in place?) and how categorical eligibility streamlines the LIHEAP application process. 1.5 Do you automatically enroll households without a direct annual application? Yes No If Yes, explain: 1.6 How do you ensure there is no difference in the treatment of categorically eligible households from those not receiving other public assistance when determining eligibility and benefit amounts? SNAP Nominal Payments 1.7a Do you allocate LIHEAP funds toward a nominal payment for SNAP households? Yes No If you answered "Yes" to question 1.7a, you must provide a response to questions 1.7b, 1.7c, and 1.7d. 1.7b Amount of Nominal Assistance: $0.00 1.7c Frequency of Assistance Once Per Year Once every five years Other - Describe: 1.7d How do you confirm that the household receiving a nominal payment has an energy cost or need? Determination of Eligibility - Countable Income 1.8. In determining a household's income eligibility for LIHEAP, do you use gross income or net income? Gross Income Net Income Other - Describe 1.9. Select all the applicable forms of countable income used to determine a household's income eligibility for LIHEAP Wages Self - Employment Income Contract Income Payments from mortgage or Sales Contracts Unemployment insurance Strike Pay Social Security Administration (SSA ) benefits Including MediCare deduction Excluding MediCare deduction Supplemental Security Income (SSI ) Retirement / pension benefits General Assistance benefits Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits Loans that need to be repaid Cash gifts Savings account balance One-time lump-sum payments, such as rebates/credits, winnings from lotteries, refund deposits, etc. Jury duty compensation Rental income Income from employment through Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Income from work study programs Alimony Child support Interest, dividends, or royalties Commissions Legal settlements Insurance payments made directly to the insured Insurance payments made specifically for the repayment of a bill, debt, or estimate Veterans Administration (VA) benefits Earned income of a child under the age of 18 Balance of retirement, pension, or annuity accounts where funds cannot be withdrawn without a penalty. Income tax refunds Stipends from senior companion programs, such as VISTA Funds received by household for the care of a foster child Ameri-Corp Program payments for living allowances, earnings, and in-kind aid Reimbursements (for mileage, gas, lodging, meals, etc.) Other Personal Property Income, Military Income, Property Income, Church/Charitable Support, etc. Income is any type of payment that is a gain or benefit to a household. When determining eligibility, any income not specifically listed as exempt is counted. If a state of emergency is declared by the Governor, the DSS Administrator has the authority to exempt income used to determine eligibility and benefit amount. 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. 1.10 Do you have an online application process Yes No 1.10a If yes, describe the type of online application (Select all boxes that apply) A PDF version of the application is available online and can be downloaded, filled out and mailed in for processing. A state-wide online application that allows a customer to complete data entry and submit an application electronically for processing. One or more locally available online applications that allows a customer to complete data entry and submit an application electronically for processing. Online application that is also mobile friendly Other, please describe Please include a link(s) to a statewide application, if available: https://dwss.nv.gov/Energy/2_Apply_for_Assistance/ 1.10b Can all program components be applied for online? Yes No If no, explain which components can and cannot be applied for online. 1.11 Do you have a process for conducting and completing applications by phone Yes No 1.12 Do you or any of your subrecipients require in person appointments in order to apply Yes No If yes, please provide more information regarding why in-person appointments are required and in what circumstances they are required. 1.13 How can applicants submit documentation for verification? Select all that apply: In-person Mail Email Portal application Other, please describe Fax Hidden for Section 1

Nevada Division of Social Services Energy Assistance Program Manual APPENDIX A ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FY 2026 INCOME GUIDELINES/ENERGY BURDEN/ BENEFIT CAP TABLE MAXIMUM ANNUAL GROSS INCOME Household Size 75% Poverty 100% Poverty 125% Poverty 150% Poverty (Annual Income Limit) 1 $11,737.50 $15,650 $19,562.50 $23,475 2 $15,862.50 $21,150 $26,437.50 $31,725 3 $19,987.50 $26,650 $33,312.50 $39,975 4 $24,112.50 $32,150 $40,062.50 $48,225 5 $28,237.50 $37,650 $53,937.50 $56,475 6 $32,362.50 $43,150 $60,812.50 $64,725 7 $36,487.50 $48,650 $67,687.50 $72,975 8 $40,612.50 $54,150 $74,562.50 $81,225 Add for each additional person: $4,125 $5,500 $6,875 $8,250 Maximum Monthly Income $1,956.25 $2,643.75 $3,331.25 $4,018.75 $4,706.25 $5,393.75 $6,081.25 $6,768.75 $687.50 FY 2026 ENERGY BURDEN FY 2026 Median Household Energy Burden: The Nevada median household energy burden for electricity and heating is 1.81%. 27 Aug 25 MTL 01/25 - 1 - Appendix A

Nevada Division of Social Services Energy Assistance Program Manual BENEFIT CAP TABLES FY 2026 BENEFIT CAP TABLE – ALL ENERGY SOURCES (except propane and oil) HH Size <75% $2,000 >75-100% >100-125% >125-150% 1 $1,600 $1,280 $1,152 2 $2,106 $1,684 $1,348 $1,213 3 $2,216 $1,773 $1,418 $1,277 4 $2,333 $1,866 $1,493 $1,344 5 $2,450 $1,960 $1,568 $1,411 6 $2,572 $2,058 $1,646 $1,482 7 $2,701 $2,161 $1,728 $1,556 8+ $2,836 $2,269 $1,815 $1,633 (Add $100 for Targeted Households) FY 2026 BENEFIT CAP TABLE IF ENERGY SOURCE INCLUDES PROPANE AND OIL HH Size <75% $2,200 >75-100% >100-125% >125-150% 1 $1,800 $1,480 $1,352 2 $2,306 $1,884 $1,548 $1,413 3 $2,416 $1,973 $1,618 $1,477 4 $2,533 $2,066 $1,693 $1,544 5 $2,650 $2,160 $1,768 $1,611 6 $2,772 $2,258 $1,846 $1,682 7 $2,901 $2,361 $1,928 $1,756 8+ $3,036 $2,469 $2,015 $1,833 (Add $100 for Targeted Households) FY 2026 ARREARAGE PAYMENT REQUIREMENT FY 2026 Arrearage Payment Requirement: The Nevada arrearage payment requirement that the applicant must have paid toward their arrearage during the 12 months in which the arrearage occurred is 0% 27 Aug 25 MTL 01/25 - 2 - Appendix A