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Program Details
Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.
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
- Big Stone County
- Chippewa County
- Lac qui Parle County
- Swift County
- Yellow Medicine County
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Organization Type
- Community Action Partnership
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Specialization
- Family
- 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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Serves Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Swift and Yellow Medicine County and Upper Sioux Community
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
719 N 7th St, Ste 302, Montevideo, MN, 56265
Area Served
Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties
Phone Numbers
- Primary Contact for this program: 320-269-6578
- TDD: 320-269-6988
- Toll Free: 800-292-5437
Websites
Other Locations
- Lac qui Parle County Office 422 5th Ave, Madison, MN, 56256
- Swift County Office PO Box 1321, Benson, MN, 56215
- Yellow Medicine County Office 106 Saint Olaf Ave N, Canby, MN, 56220
- Big Stone County Office 125 2nd St NW, Ortonville, MN, 56278
Other Services at this Location
- Community Action Agency Provides programs and services that help individuals and families with low incomes.
- Emergency Shelter Provides a temporary place to stay for people that do not have housing
- 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
- Home Repair Financial Assistance Loans to eligible homeowners to increase the accessibility of their house or make needed fixes
- Local Bus Service - Prairie Five RIDES Bus transportation within a city, county or region
- Specialized Equipment and Supplies Devices, controls, medical appliances or supplies specified in a person's support plan
- Transitional Housing Time-limited housing and support services for individuals and/or families
- Transportation - Prairie Five RIDES Program that provides rides for people in the community
- Weatherization Assistance Program Helps low-income homeowners and renters to reduce energy costs
Last Update
12/13/2024