Energy Assistance Program - EAP - Northwest Community Action
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. Additional grants for eligible households who need help with the following services may be available: - 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
09/15/2025
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, visit website, or walk in 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.
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
Service area
Kittson County, MN
Lake Of The Woods County, MN
Marshall County, MN
Roseau County, MN
Agency info
Northwest Community Action
Assists people to achieve economic stability and build strong communities