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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

  • Area Served by County
    • Koochiching County
    • St. Louis County
  • Specialization
    • Native American Community
    • People with low income

Eligibility

Eligibility is based on the most recent month of income and household size.

Funds are available for renters and homeowners.

Application Instructions

Visit online for information about the program and how to apply. Find your local Energy Assistance Program service provider here or by calling (800) 657-3710.

Fee

There is no fee.

Location

5344 Lake Shore Dr, Nett Lake, MN, 55772

Area Served

Bois Forte Reservation

Phone Numbers

  • Primary Contact for this program: 218-757-3261
  • Toll Free: 800-221-8129
  • Main - Transportation Dispatch: 218-757-0280
  • Toll Free - Transportation Dispatch: 888-757-1540
  • Main - Housing Program: 218-757-3253
  • Toll Free - Housing Program: 888-833-7337

Email

tracey.dagen@boisforte-nsn.gov

Websites

Other Services at this Location

  • Early Head Start - American Indian Families Program that serves infants and toddlers under the age of 3, and expectant families. Provides intensive, comprehensive child development and family support services to low-income infants and toddlers and their families and pregnant women
  • 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
  • Head Start - American Indian Families Program that supports children's growth from ages 3 - 5 through services that support early learning and development, health, and family well-being.
  • 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

11/22/2024