Energy Assistance Program - EAP - Northwest Community Action
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 disconnections Other services may include: - Advocacy with energy suppliers and human service providers - Help with past due water and waste water bills - Education on efficient and safe use of energy - Repair or replacement of homeowners' broken heating systems The Reach Out for Warmth program provides crisis assistance, it is an emergency program for households facing a no heat situation. ROFW program is funded solely through local donations.
Categories
Last assured
04/19/2024
Physical Address
312 North Main Street, Badger, MN 56714
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Voice
Voice
Fax
(218)528-3259
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. - Walk in
Required documents
Application/registration form; proof of address; proof of household income; Social Security card/number; utility bills/account numbers
Eligibility
-Homeowners and renters who are residents of Lake of the Woods, Kittson, Marshall, and Roseau counties. Eligibility is on a sliding scale based on household size and the three most recent months of income. - Income guidelines for most programs; Serves Lake of the Woods, Kittson, Marshall, and Roseau counties
Service area
Kittson County, MN Lake Of The Woods County, MN Marshall County, MN Roseau County, MN
Agency info
Northwest Community Action
Programs that furnish resources including food, housing, material goods, assist in economic development, provide Head Start services and energy related services. Including energy assistance and temporary financial assistance to low and fixed income families.