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Energy Assistance Program - EAP - Lutheran Social Service - Brainerd

716 East Street, Brainerd, MN 56401

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. Visit website for income eligibility guidelines: https://www.lssmn.org/services/housing-assistance/assistance-and-eviction-protection/energy-assistance
Required documents
Application proof of income
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Application process
Call, email, or visit website to apply. 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
Service area
Crow Wing County, MN

Other Information

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. ?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
Last Assured
11/10/2025
Providing organization
Lutheran Social Service - Brainerd

Offers a wide variety of human support services relating to the basics of life, food, shelter, safety, physical health, and emotional and spiritual well-being