Facts about Energy Assistance
~
This help is for people for all ages with all types of income and heating fuels.
~ You should apply for help
before you get a past-due bill or run out of fuel.
~ The program will not pay all of your heat costs.
~ All information you give us is private.
~ You can apply
if the government pays part of your rent (subsidized) if you have an electric vendor.
~ Non custodial parents may include their children as household members.
~ Assets
such as the home are not considered in determining eligibility.
~ Grants range from $200 to $1,400, based on household size, income & heat plus electric costs.
~ In addition to the initial grant, additional Crisis funds are available to:
* Help pay a disconnect bill or get an emergency fuel delivery
* Help homeowners get their broken furnace repaired or replaced
~ Assistance is also available for water/wastewater
bills.
Click on the
Links Below to Print an Application
English Application
English Fillable Application
EAP Application Instructions and Rights & Responsibilities
Spanish Application
Spanish Application Instructions and Rights & Responsibilities
Hmong Application
Hmong Application Instructions and Rights & Responsibilities
Somali Application
Somali Application Instructions and Rights & Responsibilities
Vietnamese Application
Vietnamese Application Instructions and Rights & Responsibilities
Mail your completed application and supporting documents
to
SMOC, Energy Assistance, PO Box 787, Worthington, MN 56187 or fax to 507-376-3636
or
Drop it off in the dark green drop-box outside of our building
at 1106
3rd Avenue, Worthington, MN 56187
If you are eligible,
grant money will be sent
to your fuel and / or
electric company.