Program Details
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
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
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Area Served by County
- Mille Lacs County
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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
43408 Oodena Dr, Onamia, MN, 56359
Area Served
Mille Lacs Reservation
Phone Numbers
- Primary Contact for this program: 320-532-7880
- Main: 320-532-4181
- Toll Free: 800-709-6445
mlb.inquiries@millelacsband.com
Websites
Other Services at this Location
- AanjiBimaadizing (Income and Work Support Services) Offers services to help low-income Band members and their families to end dependency on assistance and to achieve a self-sufficient lifestyle
- Community Action Agency Provides programs and services that help individuals and families with low incomes.
- Crisis Line Immediate support and advice for people in distress
- Domestic Violence Support Services - Family Violence Prevention Program Support program focusing on domestic abuse of individuals by their spouses or partners
- Parenting Support Education and support for parents, or soon to be parents
- Regional Navigator for Sexually Exploited Youth This agency connects trafficked or sexually-exploited youth with supportive services. The youth are viewed as victims and survivors, not criminals.
- Transportation - Community Health Representatives Program that provides rides for people in the community
- Tribal Health and Human Services Health and human services administered by tribal governments.
Last Update
8/27/2024