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Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Weatherization Assistance Program

Helps low-income homeowners and renters to reduce energy costs

Description

Provides services to income-qualified homeowners and renters to reduce energy bills by making homes more energy efficient while protecting the health and safety of household members

Local Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) providers will do an energy audit to determine if weatherization is needed and will create a plan for the most cost-effective energy efficient improvements for your home.

Services may include:

Addition of attic or wall insulation
Reduction of air leakage
Replacement or repair of furnaces, boilers, and water heaters
Education on how you can reduce energy usage in your home

Features

Specialization
- Native American Community
- People with low income

Eligibility

Households at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines, based on past three months of income, are eligible. Households receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) within the last 12 months are also eligible.

Priority is given to households with:

Elderly or disabled family members
Children under 19 years of age
High energy consumption

Please note that the wait time for assistance, after eligibility has been determined, varies between local WAP providers.

Application Instructions

Complete one of the following applications:

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.

Mail the completed application to your local provider.

Fee

There is no fee.

Location

927 Trettel Ln, Cloquet, MN, 55720

Area Served

Fond Du Lac Reservation

Phone Numbers

Primary Contact for this program: 218-878-2603
Main: 218-879-1227
Crisis Line: 218-348-1817
Toll free: 888-888-6007

Business Hours

8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday Pharmacy: 9:00am - 3:00pm, Monday - Friday (Pharmacy is closed 8:00am - 1:00pm on the fourth Wednesday of every month.)

Websites

Other Services at this Location

Apply for Waiver Programs Accepts applications for Medical Assistance/Medicaid waiver programs
Child and Teen Checkups Coordinators connect individuals to well-child care and screenings for eligible newborns, children and young adults
Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Flexible range of mental health and rehabilitation services for children and youth with emotional disturbance or co-occurring substance use disorders
Clinic Medical office that provides non-emergency care
Dental Clinic Office that provides professional care of teeth and gums
Domestic Violence Support Services Support program focusing on domestic abuse of individuals by their spouses or partners
Early Childhood Mental Health Services Mental health services for young children and their families
Families First Short term, intensive, in home crisis intervention for families and education services to preserve Indian families and avoid children being placed out of the home
Family and Community Resource Navigator Early childhood specialists help families and those with young children find and connect with local early childhood and family well-being services.
Family Home Visiting Expectant parents and parents or caregivers of young children can get in-home support with pregnancy topics, parenting skills and connections to community resources.
Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Short-term help for low-income families, youth and single adults who are homeless or are about to become homeless
Food Shelf Food support is available to people in need
Transportation Program that provides rides for people in the community
WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program Healthy eating and breastfeeding support program for women, infants and children. Benefits include nutrition information, healthy food you purchase using your card, and other health or community program referrals.

Last Update

3/22/2023