Program Details
KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)
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
- Koochiching County
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Organization Type
- Community Action Partnership
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Specialization
- People with low income
Eligibility
Eligibility is based on income and household size.
Funds are available for renters and homeowners.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Serves Itasca and Koochiching counties
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
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- A new application must be completed, dated and signed in order to receive Energy Assistance.
- A new application must be submitted for each program year (Oct. 1 - May 31st) to:
KOOTASCA Energy Assistance Program 201 NW 4th Street, Suite 130 Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Applications in Large Print and Spanish can be accessed at the Minnesota Department of Commerce: http://mn.gov/commerce
*Call (218) 999-0824 or 1-877-687-1163
- Email: eap.support.info@kootasca.org
Fee
There is no fee.
Location
900 5th St, Ste 304, International Falls, MN, 56649
Area Served
Koochiching County
Phone Numbers
- Primary Contact for this program: 218-283-9491
Websites
Other Locations
- KOOTASCA Community Action - Grand Rapids 822 NE 5th Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744
Other Services at this Location
- Early Head Start 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
- Head Start Program that supports children's growth from ages 3 - 5 through services that support early learning and development, health, and family well-being.
- Help Paying for Basic Needs Short term help for basic needs like food, shelter and transportation
- Teen Parent Assistance Helps prepare young parents with classes or other educational programs and support
- Transitional Housing Time-limited housing and support services for individuals and/or families
- Weatherization Assistance Program Helps low-income homeowners and renters to reduce energy costs
Last Update
11/20/2025