The Fort Sill Apache Tribe Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) provides assistance to the Fort Sill Apache Tribal members in Caddo, Grady, and Comanche counties. LIHEAP assists with cooling assistance, heating assistance, and crisis assistance. Crisis assistance is described as a household that has exhausted their regular benefits and in need of repairs or replacement of heating or cooling equipment, have received a cut-off notice from their utility company, or the propane is close to being depleted. At times of extreme cold or heat, the tribe may waive the need to have a shut-off or empty tank if children, elderly, or disabled household members are in danger of a health risk.

LIHWAP assists with water and sewer assistance. At times of extreme cold or heat, the tribe may waive the need to have a shut-off if children, elderly, or disabled household members are in danger of a health risk.

Applicants CANNOT receive any other LIHEAP/LIHWAP assistance from another Tribe or DHS.

  • Heating Assistance: from January 01-May 31st or until funds are depleted.
  • Cooling Assistance: July 01-September 30 or until funds are depleted.
  • Crisis Assistance being year-round or until funds are depleted.
    The amount of assistance is income based. Please see Funding Matrix.

Hours of Operation:
Monday-Thursday
7AM-5PM

Contact Info

Haylee Buckner
CHR/SDPI/LIHEAP/LIHWAP Coordinator

P: 580-588-2298 x2267
E. haylee.buckner@fortsillapache-nsn.gov