top of page

Minnesota Energy Assistance Program - New COVID-19 based eligibility

Writer: PPNAPPNA

There have been changes made to the eligibility requirements and deadlines for applications to help those that may be impacted by the COVID-19 crisis and quarantine.


Energy Assistance Program (EAP) facts

  • Renters and homeowners are eligible.

  • Assets such as the home value are not considered in determining eligibility.

  • Grants range from $200 to $1,400, based on household size, income, and fuel cost.

  • The average grant is about $500.

  • In addition to the initial grant, additional Crisis funds are available to:

  • Help pay a past due bill or get an emergency fuel delivery.

  • Help homeowners get their broken furnace repaired or replaced.


EAP changes made to help during COVID-19

  • The application deadline is extended to July 1.

  • The annual Crisis maximum is increased to $1,200 (up from $600).

  • EAP can help households pay a past due bill, even without a shut-off notice.

  • Income eligibility is based on the past one month only.

  • EAP still has sufficient funds and expects more from the CARES Act.


Learn more and apply:



Powderhorn Logo RGB_Powderhorn Logo Tag
Powderhorn Park
Neighborhood Association

 

(612) 722.4817   l   info@ppna.org

821 East 35th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407

POWDERHORNMPLS APP
iOS  or Android

BE THE FIRST TO KNOW.

DON'T MISS OUT  ON THE POWDERHORN PRESS.
POWDERHORN'S COZY AND COMMUNITY-CENTERED WEEKLY NEWSLETTER!

SIGN UP ON THE HOMEPAGE.

STAY CONNECTED.

  • Black Facebook Icon
  • Black Instagram Icon
  • YouTube - Black Circle
  • Black Twitter Icon
  • Black Tumblr Icon
bottom of page