NC Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) Energy Assistance

Administered by NC Dept of Health & Human Services · ncdhhs.gov

NC CIP provides emergency energy assistance for households facing utility disconnection or with life-threatening heating/cooling needs. Available year-round unlike regular LIHEAP.

Eligibility requirements

✓NC resident
✓Income below 130% poverty level
✓Facing disconnection or life-threatening situation

Insider tip

NC CIP has faster processing than regular energy assistance — often same-week payment directly to utility. Contact your county DSS office and ask specifically for CIP, not regular LIHEAP.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at ncdhhs.gov →

Opens the official source. GrantLantern is not affiliated with this program.

Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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