During cold winter months, this program helps prevent utility companies from shutting off home heating service to low-income families. Contact your local Community Action Agency Target Population Low-income households in need of assistance with their utility expenses. Agencies Providing Services Community Action Agencies provide services to all 92 counties. The Energy Assistance Program usually begins in November of each heating season and now ends on May 31, unless funds are depleted sooner.
Benefits are provided on a first come, first serve basis.
This is not an entitlement program.