Energy Assistance Program - EAP - Prairie Five Community Action
106 Saint Olaf Avenue North, Canby, MN 56220
- Call; email; visit website; walk in - Households may apply for Energy Assistance once per program year. Applications for the heating season are typically accepted beginning in September and ending at the end of May the following year. The start date may vary as to when applications begin to be accepted. 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. - If an individual is unable to come into the office, arrangements might be made for staff to go to the individual's home. After hours individuals should call their County Sheriff.
Big Stone County, MN
Chippewa County, MN
Lac Qui Parle County, MN
Swift County, MN
Yellow Medicine County, MN
Description
The Energy Assistance Program 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. The Energy Assistance Program provides additional grants for eligible households who need help with: - Emergency heating system repair or replacement for homeowners under the Energy-Related Repair Program (ERR) - Getting reconnected to heat and power after disconnections - Knowing how to use home heating energy efficiently and safely - Paying for emergency fuel deliveries of propane, heating oil, or biofuel - Preventing disconnection
Providing organization
Prairie Five Community Action
Community Action agency serving Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift, and Yellow Medicine counties. Branch offices in Benson, Canby, Ortonville, Madison and Montevideo.