SCKEDD - South Central Kansas Economic Development District, Inc.

About the Weatherization Grant

The Kansas Weatherization Assistance Program provides housing improvements that increase energy efficiency in income-eligible, single- or multi-family dwellings, including manufactured homes. Weatherization services may include:

• Weather-stripping and/or caulking around windows and doors.
• Cleaning, testing, repairs or replacement of heating and/or cooling systems.
• Refrigerator testing and possible replacement.
• Adding insulation to walls, ceilings or foundation areas.
• Infiltration reduction.
• Addressing indoor air quality issues

This program is coordinated throughout the region by SCKEDD in the following counties: Barber, Chautauqua, Cowley, Elk, Harper, Kingman, McPherson, Rice, Reno, Pratt, Stafford, Sedgwick and Sumner.

Eligibility

• Eligible recipients apply directly to SCKEDD.
• If you are outside of Wichita and would like to apply, please call 1-800-658-1742 or download an application.
• If you are inside Wichita and would like to apply, please call 316-262-7035, or download an application.

Qualifications

Income Base (updated March 2009):

• Submit verification of your total household income for the most recent 3 months with your application.
• If any household member has received Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or Temporary Assistance for Families (TAF) at any time during the previous 12 month period, the household is automatically eligible for Weatherization.
• Verification should be submitted with application.
• No lien against the property is required in exchange for a grant.
• Referrals available when more extensive repairs are needed.
• Families/individuals that own or rent are eligible to apply.
• Weatherization does not install storm doors.
• Weatherization cannot replace deteriorated roofs.

For More Information Contact:

Jodi Suhler, Weatherization/CDBG Director
Email: jodi@sckedd.org
316-262-7035
200 W. Douglas, Suite 710
Wichita, Kansas 67202