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

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

Eligibility

Households are eligible based on 200% of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines or if eligible for assistance under the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) income limit of 50% of State Median Income, whichever is greater. 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 application for both Energy Assistance and Weatherization Assistance:

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

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
  • Toll free: 888-888-6007
  • Crisis Line: 218-348-1817

Websites

Other Services at this Location

  • Apply for Waiver Programs Accepts applications for Medical Assistance/Medicaid waiver programs
  • Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) 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 navigators 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 receive in-home support including education on 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 A nutrition and breastfeeding program that helps young families eat well and be healthy. Learn about nutrition during pregnancy and feeding your baby and young children; meet breastfeeding goals; and buy healthy food using your WIC card.

Last Update

3/27/2024