Energy Assistance Program

The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) helps pay for home heating costs and furnace repairs for income-qualified households.

EAP is federally funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Apply for EAP

Grants are:

  • For renters or homeowners
  • For households with income at or below 60 percent of the state median income
  • Based on energy cost, household size, and income

Services may include:

  • Payment of energy bills
  • Help with utility disconnections or fuel deliveries.
  • Education on efficient and safe use of energy.
  • Advocacy with energy suppliers and human service providers.
  • Repair or replacement of homeowners' broken heating systems.

To apply for EAP, you can request an application or find your local EAP provider.

EAP eligibility is based on the three most recent months of income.

2025 Maximum EAP Income Guidelines

Based on 50% of State Median Income (SMI) for household sizes 1-17 and on 110% of Federal Poverty Guidelines for household sizes 18-20.

Household Size Annual Income 1 Month Max. Guidelines
1 $ 35,799 $ 2,983
2 $ 46,814 $ 3,901
3 $ 57,829 $ 4,819
4 $ 68,845 $ 5,737
5 $ 79,860 $ 6,655
6 $ 90,875 $ 7,572
7 $ 92,940 $ 7,745
8 $ 95,006 $ 7,917
9 $ 97,071 $ 8,089
10 $ 99,136 $ 8,261
11 $ 101,202 $ 8,433
12 $ 103,267 $ 8,605
13 $ 105,332 $ 8,777
14 $ 107,398 $ 8,949
15 $ 109,463 $ 9,121
16 $ 111,528 $ 9,294
17 $ 113,594 $ 9,466
18 $ 117,173 $ 9,764
19 $ 123,091 $ 10,257
20 $ 129,009 $ 10,750