Senator Andrew Lanza announced on April 13, 2026, that the National Grid grant portal will temporarily reopen for one week to accept applications for customer assistance.
In a post dated April 13, 2026, Lanza stated, “The fund opens annually in February and closes when the fund is depleted. The program had been closed however I was notified that, for one week only (4/13/2026 to 4/17/2026), the National Grid grant portal will reopen to accept applications for assistance with customer accounts”. He clarified eligibility criteria in a subsequent message: “Customersmay apply once per year when they have exhausted all HEAP assistance and have a current disconnect notice. This grant is only available to residents of Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island who live in a 1-2 family house or pay for heat in their apartment.” On the same date, he added further details about the application process: “Applications are accepted until funds run out. For more information on how to apply, please call my office at 1-718-984-4073 or Heartshare at 1-718-422-4207, or visit: https://t.co/NtS7gEV9bc”.
Andrew Lanza represents Staten Island’s 24th District as a New York state senator and has served as Senate Deputy Minority Leader. His legislative work includes participation on committees such as Rules, Judiciary, Ethics and Internal Governance, and Cities 1 (official website). Affiliated with the Republican and Conservative parties, Lanza has also advocated for community improvements including school upgrades and park expansions on Staten Island. In addition to his recent announcement regarding utility assistance grants, he has supported measures addressing domestic violence prevention and crime victim rights.
