Energy Assistance Program - EAP - Lutheran Social Service - Brainerd
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: - Getting reconnected to heat and power after disconnections - Paying for emergency fuel deliveries of propane, heating oil, or biofuel - Preventing disconnection - Weatherization program, such as free repairs or upgrades in the home for ventilation, insulation, or furnace repair/replacement
Categories
Last assured
04/18/2024
Physical Address
716 East Street NE, Brainerd, MN 56401
Hours
8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Voice
Voice
Website
https://www.lssmn.org
Application process
Call or visit website for application. 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. Applications accepted annually October 1st through May 31st Filling out an application is required
Required documents
Application; proof of income
Eligibility
Homeowners and renters who are residents of Crow Wing County. Eligibility is on a sliding scale based on household size and the three most recent months of household income.
Service area
Crow Wing County, MN
Agency info
Lutheran Social Service - Brainerd
Social service agency