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Description
Energy Assistance Program (EAP) provides grants to help pay residential heating bills. Additional funds are available for energy crisis situations and energy-related repairs. Information on energy conservation practices is also offered. Last year Energy Assistance payments of over $2M were made to local vendors in our communities.
Cold Weather Rule
Information about the Cold Weather Rule can be found at this link.
Participation
Services are available to income-eligible renters and homeowners of Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties.EAP Income Eligibility Guidelines for 2009-2010
Size
Income for 3 months
How To Apply
The EAP funding year runs October 1, 2009 - May 31, 2010. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Funds are not guaranteed to last the entire year.
EAP applications are available through the CAP Agency for residents of Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties.
To request an application via US Postal Service, or if you need help completing an application, residents of Scott, Carver, or Dakota counties may contact: CAP Agency Rosemount Office or click here for a printable application (link). In addition to the application, additional forms needed to apply for the program are available through the links below or by calling the CAP Agency Rosemount Office, 651-322-3500.
EAP requires proof of income for the most recent 3 months.
application in:
proof for:If you DO NOT have proof of gross income for the last 3 months, click below for any printable release of information forms that apply to your household. Complete and sign the forms and attach to the application.
3 months’ pay stubs
If you receive: Complete and send this form: Child/Spousal Support
Disability
Interest and/or dividends
MFIP, GA, DWP, MSA
Social Security, SSI, SSDI
Unemployment
Use the online system at www.uimn.org. Select the first and last dates of 3 months of payments as listed above. Please make sure your full name is on the documents or written on the document. For assistance call DEED at 651-296-3644 or 1-877-898-9090
Veterans' Benefits
Workers' Comp
If you have: Complete and send this form: No income for 3 months stated above
If you are: Send this: Self employed
2008 Federal Tax return
Cost
EAP services are provided at no cost to eligible families.Payment Process
Once an application is approved, EAP payments are made directly to energy providers for a variety of heating sources based on a determined grant amount per household. EAP payments are processed by the energy vendors, and a credit appears on the household energy bill received by the applicant. A written notification of funds distributed to the Energy vendor will be sent directly to the applicant.