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​Energy Assistance Program

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EAP FAQ
Energy Assistance Program is federally funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Grants are:
  • For renters or homeowners
  • For households with income at or below 50 percent of the state median income
  • Based on energy cost, household size, and income

Services may include:
  • Payment of energy bills
  • Help with utility disconnections or fuel deliveries.
  • Education on efficient and safe use of energy.
  • Advocacy with energy suppliers and human service providers.
  • Repair or replacement of homeowners’ broken heating systems.

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2020 English EAP Application
2020 Spanish EAP Application


Other Energy Assistance Programs Include:

Crisis Benefit Program

Assists Energy Assistance eligible households facing any of these situations:
  • Potential electric/natural gas disconnection.
  • Less than 20% heating fuel remaining, and are on a cash-only basis with vendor.
  • Energy Related Repair
    Eligible energy assistance households who own their home (wholly owned or making mortgage payments) qualify for repairs or replacement of non-functioning furnaces.
Reach Out for Warmth Program

ROFW income guidelines are somewhat higher than the Energy Assistance program. Reach Out for Warmth (ROFW) is a special fund that helps families with limited resources that are facing any of these situations:
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• Potential electric/natural gas disconnection
• Less than 20% heating fuel remaining, and are on a cash-only basis with vendor
• Furnace repair for homeowners (wholly owned or making mortgage payments)
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America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

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312 N Main Street
PO Box 67
​Badger, MN 56714
Office: (218) 528-3258
Toll  Free: (800) 568-5329
Fax: (218) 528-3259
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