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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.

Participation
Services are available to income-eligible renters and homeowners of Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties.

EAP Income Eligibility Guidelines for 2007-2008

Household Size	Maximum Gross Income for 3 months
1 person	$5,030
2 people	$6,578
3 people	$8,126
4 people	$9,674
5 people	$11,222
6 people	$12,770

 

How To Apply
EAP applications are available through the CAP Agency for residents of Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties.

To request an application, or if you need help completing an application, contact:

Scott and Carver County residents: CAP Agency Shakopee Office, 952-496-2125
or click here for application

Dakota County residents: CAP Agency Rosemount Office, 651-322-3500
or click here for application

The EAP funding year runs October 1 - May 31. Applicants are encouraged to apply early, however, funds are not guaranteed to last the entire year.

Cost
EAP services are provided at no cost to eligible families.

Payment Process
EAP payments are made directly to energy providers based on a determined grant amount per household. Once the EAP payment is processed by the energy vendor, a credit appears on the household energy bill received by the client.