ENERGY ASSISTANCE
Availability:
Cook, Lake and St. Louis counties, including the City of Duluth, and Grand Portage Reservation.
Program Description:
Provides financial grants to be used towards energy costs for residential heating bills. Additional funds are available for crisis situations and energy-related repairs. Information on energy conservation related practices are also available.
Energy Assistance Program (EAP) Facts
- Renters and homeowners are eligible.
- Assets such as the home are not considered in determining eligibility.
- Grants range from $200 to $1400, based on household size, income, & fuel cost.
Are your utilities disconnected or are you a homeowner having issues with your furnace/heating system? Contact us to see if funds are available to help.
- You move.
- You get an energy shut-off notice or your service is disconnected.
- Your tank is less than 20% and your fuel company requires payment to deliver fuel.
- Someone in your household is 60 or older and you need more help paying your energy bills.
- Your furnace/heating system is not working and you own your home. We may be able to help repair or replace your furnace /heating system. Contact us before calling a furnace repair company
The next program year start date is 10/1/25
The deadline for Energy Assistance is 5/31/26
- EAP online application: http://mn.gov/home
- How to apply from a phone, computer or tablet video: https://youtu.
be/hwI2sTRnqLE - About the online application video: https://
youtu.be/04f-3ZEzLPU - When will my application be processed
- Fillable Application: Apply Now
Contact:
ATTN: EAP
702 3rd Avenue South
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 735-6839 or 1-844-568-0149
Duluth (218) 623-3011 (800) 662-5711 ext. 3011
Fax: 612-465-5869
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