Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) Program Guidance
Regulations
- LIHEAP Statute (www.acf.hhs.gov)
- Texas Administrative Code Chapter 6 (texreg.sos.state.tx.us)
- 2 CFR 200 (OMB Super Circular)
- Texas Grant Management Standards (PDF) – TXGMS information located at (https://comptroller.texas.gov/purchasing/grant-management/)
Client Eligibility
- Eligibility Determination Tool (PDF)
- Income Calculator (XLS) – Revised April 2023
- Declaration of Income State Form and Guidance (PDF) – Revised April 2023
- Income Guidelines Q&A (PDF) – Updated August 2023
- US Identity and Citizenship Documentation Matrix (PDF) – Revised September 2020
| Persons in Family/Household | 100% of Federal Poverty Guidelines | 150% of Federal Poverty Guidelines |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $14,580 | $21,870 |
| 2 | $19,720 | $29,580 |
| 3 | $24,860 | $37,290 |
| 4 | $30,000 | $45,000 |
| 5 | $35,140 | $52,710 |
| 6 | $40,280 | $60,420 |
| 7 | $45,420 | $68,130 |
| 8 | $50,560 | $75,840 |
| Families with more than 8 persons | Add $5,140 for each additional person | Add $7,710 for each additional person |
Eligibility for CEAP is calculated at 150% of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.
SOURCE: U.S Department of Health and Human Services Federal Poverty Guidelines https://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty-guidelines
CEAP Tools and Guides
- CEAP Production Schedule Tool (XLS) – Revised May 2021
- CEAP Poverty Population Analysis Tool (XLS)
- CEAP Reporting Instructions (PDF)
- CEAP Timeline (PDF)
- CEAP Admin and Program Services Costs (PDF)
- Checking CEAP Reports (PDF)
- CEAP Flowchart (PDF) – Revised April 2022
- CEAP Client File Checklist (PDF)
- CEAP FAQs (PDF) – Updated February 2023
CEAP Forms
- CEAP Budget Amendment Form (XLS) – Updated November 2022
- CEAP Inventory List: Tools and Equipment (DOC fillable) – Updated November 2022
- Municipal Utility Vendor Agreement 2022 (PDF)
- Public Utility Vendor Agreement 2022 (PDF)
CEAP Service Delivery Plan
- 2024 Service Delivery Plan (XLSX) – updated September 2023
- Community Assessment Tool Instructions (PDF)
