Category: Press Release

Central KY Community Action Council, Inc. has started taking applications for the Fall Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Subsidy beginning November 7th, 2022 to assist eligible households with home heating cost. This agency covers Marion, Washington, Hardin, Meade, Grayson, Breckinridge, Larue and Nelson Counties. Applications will be accepted through December 16th, 2022; or until designated funds are depleted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Income eligibility for the program is up to and including 130% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Benefits are paid directly to the fuel vendor. Individuals should acquire and apply through their local Community Action Agency office.

The Subsidy component provides households a one-time benefit awarded based on a household’s income level, housing category, and heating fuel type. The LIHEAP program is designed to help low-income households offset home energy costs, has increased income eligibility requirements to 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. The benefit amount awarded is based on an individual’s income and primary fuel type. Benefits are paid directly to the primary fuel vendor in the form of a voucher.

All applicants will be required to supply the following documentation at time of application:

• proof of Social Security Number or Permanent Residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household,
• proof of all household’s (all members) income from the preceding month,
• the most current heating bill, statement from your landlord if heating expenses are included in your rent, statement from utility company if you participate in a Pre -Pay Electric Program
• the account number and name on the account for main heating fuel sources and electric bill.

Central Kentucky Community Action Council administers LIHEAP in partnership with the Community Action Kentucky and the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services who receive the funding as a pass-through block grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services .

 Qualified applicants are encouraged to contact 270-692-2136 to find their local Community Action Office or go online to CKCAC.org for more information. OR contact Community Action of Kentucky for information on agencies accross Kentucky at 800-456-3452, www.capky.org.

Every October, we celebrate Head Start’s historical roots, current impact, and lasting legacy.

Head Start Awareness Month is an opportunity to draw attention to the work Head Start does. Every year, we focus on the challenges, the opportunities, and the high-quality services that make Head Start and Early Head Start a leader in early childhood education. 

Central Kentucky Head Start serves nearly 500 children and families in our region to provide preschool education of the highest quality, make sure children have nutritious meals and snacks, and through connecting children and families to any social, emotional, parenting, or financial support they may need. All of this has always been and will continue to be provided at no cost to our Head Start families. Fighting poverty in our communities by giving children and families a true “head start” is what we seek to do every day.

Central Kentucky Head Start needs your help in accomplishing this mission. If you or somebody you know wants to join this fight against poverty, we have many employment and volunteer opportunities available. We want your passion for service to help the neediest families in our communities. Please visit CKCAC Careers website for details of current openings or call our office at 270-692-2136 for more information.

Lastly, we are excited to announce the release of our new Central Kentucky Head Start website. If you want to know more about the exciting and impactful work that is being done, please come see for yourself.

Central Kentucky Community Action Council, Inc. is seeking vendors to provide propane, firewood, kerosene, fuel oil and coal to eligible clients during the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).  Subsidy will run from November 7, 2022 through December 16, 2022 and the Crisis phase of the program will run from January 9, 2023 through March 31, 2023 (or until funds are expended).  Anyone interested in supplying any of the above items and being placed on the subsidy and/or crisis approved vendor list, must complete a vendor application packet.  Packets may be picked up at your local Community Action Community Services office or you may request one via email.  Please email your request to csbgassistant@ckcac.org.   The vendor solicitation packet must be returned to the Community Action Office located at the address below and must be returned no later than, October 7, 2022. Emailed packets will be accepted otherwise must be mailed to:

CKCAC

Judith Moffitt

PO Box 830

Lebanon, KY 40033

(270) 692-2136 ext 402

Both phases of LIHEAP are federally funded programs.  Operations of both phases are contingent upon Federal appropriation.

This project is funded in part under a contract with the Cabinet for Health & Family Services with funds from CSBG Act of the U.S. Deportment of Health and Human Services.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a non-profit agency, Central Kentucky Community Action, Inc. is required to inform the local community of the Area Board of Directors Meeting which is open to the public. The meeting will be on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at 2:30 PM EST at the Lincoln Trail Area Development District. For more information, call the Central Office at 270-692-2136.

As a non-profit agency, Central Kentucky Community Action, Inc. is required to inform the local community of the Area Board of Directors Meeting which is open to the public. The meeting will be on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at 10:00 AM EST via Zoom. For more information, call the Central Office at 270-692-2136.

As a non-profit agency, Central Kentucky Community Action, Inc. is required to inform the local community of the Area Board of Directors Meeting which is open to the public. The meeting will be on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at 2:30 PM EST at the Lincoln Trail Area Development District. For more information, call the Central Office at 270-692-2136.

As a non-profit agency, Central Kentucky Community Action, Inc. is required to inform the local community of the Area Board of Directors Meeting which is open to the public. The meeting will be on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at 3 PM EST at the Lincoln Trail Area Development District. For more information, call the Central Office at 270-692-2136.

Central KY Community Action Council, Inc. is holding a public review of the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) proposal 2023. The proposal is prepared annually by Central KY Community Action Council, Inc. and is submitted to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and Community Action Kentucky. It describes Central KY Community Action’s plan for the use of the funds in the Central KY Community Action’s services area, which includes agency capacity building, civic engagement and community involvement, employment, education & cognitive development, income/infrastructure/asset building, health & social/behavioral development, housing, linkages, and services supporting multiple domains. It also includes the results of the local community needs assessment.

The proposal will be available on Central KY Community Action’s website (www.ckcac.org) on 4/12/2022. Comments or questions may be forwarded to Ellen Leake, Central KY Community Action Council, Inc., 332 Hood Ave. Lebanon, KY 40033; or call (270) 692-2136; or email eleake@ckcac.org.

This project is funded, in part, under a contract with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services with funds from the Community Services Block Grant Act of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Central KY Community Action Council, Inc. will not discriminate against anyone applying for or receiving assistance or services based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, political beliefs or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity or any other protected class identified in federal, state, or local laws.

***Central KY Community Action Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Equal Housing Provider***