Apply at:
| Community Action Partnership formerly known as Northwest Montana Human Resources 214 Main St. Kalispell 758-5433 or 1-800-344-5979 |
or | Community Action Partnership formerly known as Northwest Montana Human Resources 202 East 6th St. Libby 293-2712 |
A portion of home heating costs as well as some emergency needs may be met through LIEAP. Benefits are applied to the members' primary heat source. (electric, gas, wood, propane, etc.) and are for the winter heating months of October thru April . The member is responsible for usage prior to October 1st and bills in excess of the LIEAP benefit amount.
To be eligible, Co-op members must meet federal low-income guidelines based on total annual income and the number of persons in the home. The current guidelines are $18,200 for one person, $24,500 for two persons, $30,800 for three persons, and $37,100 for four persons. There are provisions for people whose income exceeds the limits for 12 months, but who have experienced a recent decrease in income. For each additional person, the guidelines allow another $5,400 in income.
This program is funded by Federal and State government agencies (this is not welfare).
Eligibility is based on gross income from all household members and the value of their resources. Primary home, vehicles and personal property are excluded. Benefit amounts are determined by total income and number of household members, type of fuel used and size, type, and location of the home. Payment processing may take 6 to 8 weeks.
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Community Action Partnership (same as above)
Energy Share benefits are a one-time grant to alleviate a temporary heating emergency. Eligibility is not based solely on income but also on the extenuating circumstances the household is facing.
Applications may be submitted between October 1 and mid-June each year. Applicants must first apply for LIEAP and have a delinquent bill before Energy Share will be considered.
Energy Share is funded mostly through private and corporate donations with some state funding. To contribute to Energy Share of Montana please click here for a printable envelope.
A local Committee meets weekly between October and June to review each application and make the final decisions on awarding benefits. Often applicants are required to pay a portion of the bill before Energy Share will help. The local Committee considers income, expenses, emergency situation, payment history on account and other factors when determining the benefit amount.
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(This is a Christian Program)
Apply at:
Help Net
752-8181
Benefits can be used one time a year, per family, or household. These funds can also be used for car repair, food items, rent/shelter, etc.
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Community Action Partnership (same as above)
To be eligible for this program, residential members must be qualified as low-income according to the federal guidelines set by LIEAP. Applications may be submitted between October 1 and April 30 each year.
Eligible members will receive a credit equal to half the basic charge on their bill each month for up to twelve months. The credit begins in the month we receive notice from the LIEAP office of eligibility and continues through the September billing. In most cases this would be a credit of $8.00 per month.
All recipients of this program must reapply each year.
Updated: Thursday, June 04, 2009