Program Details
Bois Forte Band of Chippewa
Energy Assistance Program
Helps renters and homeowners pay their home heating bills and may also assist homeowners to fix or replace their broken furnace
Description
Energy Assistance Program (EAP) services may include:
- Help paying energy bills
- Help with utility disconnections or getting fuel delivered
- Information on efficient and safe use of energy
- Helping you work with your energy suppliers
- Repairing or replacing a broken furnace or heating system, if you own your home
Features
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Area Served by County
- Itasca County
- Koochiching County
- St. Louis County
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Specialization
- Native American Community
- People with low income
Eligibility
Eligibility is based on income and household size.
Funds are available for renters and homeowners.
Application Instructions
Complete the online application for both Energy Assistance and Weatherization Assistance.
Or download and print an application, and mail it to your local service provider:
Applications can also be picked up from your local service provider, or Minnesota residents can obtain an application and more information by calling (800) 657-3710 or email: energy.info@state.mn.us
Fee
There is no fee.
Location
5344 Lake Shore Dr, Nett Lake, MN, 55772
Area Served
Bois Forte Band of Chippewa
Phone Numbers
- Primary Contact for this program: 218-757-3261
- Toll Free: 800-221-8129
tracey.dagen@boisforte-nsn.gov
Websites
Other Services at this Location
- Emergency Shelter Provides a temporary place to stay for people that do not have housing
- Family Home Visiting Expectant parents and parents or caregivers of young children can receive in-home support including education on pregnancy topics, parenting skills and connections to community resources.
- Food Distribution Boxes or bags of food that are provided for free or at a very low cost, often on designated days or times
- Local Bus Service - Big Woods Transit Bus transportation within a city, county or region
- Tribal Health and Human Services Health and human services administered by tribal governments.
Last Update
12/1/2025