Energy Assistance Program - EAP - Inter County Community Council - ICCC
207 Main Street, Oklee, MN 56742
Eligibility
Homeowners and renters who are residents of Clearwater, Pennington, and Red Lake counties. Residents of eastern Polk County including the cities of Erskine, Fertile, Fosston, Lengby, McIntosh, Mentor, and Winger. Eligibility is on a sliding scale based on household size and the three most recent months of household income.
Required documents
Application/registration form
proof of address
proof of household income
Social Security card/number
utility bills/account numbers
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
(218)796-5144 ext. 4
Voice
(888)778-4008
Voice
Interpretation services
Interpreters available with advance notification
Application process
- Call, walk in, or visit website for application- Households may apply for Energy Assistance once per program year (October 15 - May 31). Applications for the heating season are typically accepted beginning in September and ending at the end of May the following year. The start date for when applications are accepted vary. Call or visit website to determine exact dates applications are being accepted. - Applications are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis and are generally processed within 30 - 60 days, depending on program funding, and information provided.
Service area
Clearwater County, MN
Pennington County, MN
Erskine, MN
Fertile, MN
Fosston, MN
Lengby, MN
Mcintosh, MN
Mentor, MN
Winger, MN
Red Lake County, MN
Other Information
Application Process
- Walk In
Program Fees
- No Fee
Helps pay heat and electricity costs. Payments for energy bills are sent directly to the household's energy company or fuel provider for propane, fuel oil, or wood. Financial assistance varies depending on household income and fuel costs. Grants are available for households who need help with:- Getting reconnected to heat and power after disconnections- Paying for emergency fuel deliveries of propane, heating oil, or biofuel- Preventing disconnection
Last Assured
08/01/2025
Providing organization
Inter County Community Council - ICCC
Community action agency that offers human services programs to support people in poverty with resources and opportunities