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Energy Assistance Program - EAP - Prairie Five Community Action

422 5th Avenue, Madison, MN 56256

Eligibility

Homeowners and renters who are residents of Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift, and Yellow Medicine counties. 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
https://prairiefive.org/programs/energy-assistance/
[email protected]

Interpretation services

Spanish; interpreters available

Application process

- 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.

Service area

Big Stone County, MN
Chippewa County, MN
Lac Qui Parle County, MN
Swift County, MN
Yellow Medicine County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

No Fee

Application Process

Walk In

Languages

Spanish

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

Last Assured

02/20/2025

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.