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* Provides referrals to home repair and heating/cooling programs.
* Provides referrals to home repair and heating/cooling programs.
Categories
General Minor Home Repair Programs
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
* Processes applications for financial assistance for low-income individuals through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), which offers various benefit components Regular HEAP benefit: assists low-income individuals with the cost of heating their homes. Regular HEAP applications: Opened November 1, 2023 (Closing Date: April 12, 2024). Emergency HEAP benefit: assists low-income individuals facing a heat or heat-related energy emergency Opened January 2, 2024. Heating Equipment Repair or Replacement (HERR): assists low-income homeowners repair/replace their furnaces. Heating Equipment Repair or Replacement applications. Heating Equipment Clean & Tune: provides equipment inspections and cleanings before the start of the heating season. Heating Equipment Clean & Tune Component Applications. Cooling Assistance: provides cooling assistance (vendor-installed air conditioner or fan) to HEAP-eligible households. Must complete a paper Cooling Assistance Application. Opened April 15, 2024. Closing date: July 22, 2024.
* Processes applications for financial assistance for low-income individuals through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), which offers various benefit components Regular HEAP benefit: assists low-income individuals with the cost of heating their homes. Regular HEAP applications: Opened November 1, 2023 (Closing Date: April 12, 2024). Emergency HEAP benefit: assists low-income individuals facing a heat or heat-related energy emergency Opened January 2, 2024. Heating Equipment Repair or Replacement (HERR): assists low-income homeowners repair/replace their furnaces. Heating Equipment Repair or Replacement applications. Heating Equipment Clean & Tune: provides equipment inspections and cleanings before the start of the heating season. Heating Equipment Clean & Tune Component Applications. Cooling Assistance: provides cooling assistance (vendor-installed air conditioner or fan) to HEAP-eligible households. Must complete a paper Cooling Assistance Application. Opened April 15, 2024. Closing date: July 22, 2024.
Categories
Appliances
Extreme Heat Cooling Programs
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Chimney Sweeping
Furnace Maintenance/Repair
Provides assistance in obtaining services, referrals and advocacy related to evictions, utility issues and other emergency needs.
Provides assistance in obtaining services, referrals and advocacy related to evictions, utility issues and other emergency needs.
Categories
Eviction Prevention Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
At Risk/Homeless Housing Related Assistance Programs
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Provides financial assistance to help low-income households meet home energy costs.
Regular Benefits range from $20 to $500. Amounts depend on income, age of household members, energy costs, and shelter situation. Typically it is a one-time only benefit during the program year.
Emergency Benefits are available for persons who are eligible for HEAP and have an energy-related emergency, such as a power shutoff, less than tank oil, kerosene, or propane, or less than ten days' supply of wood, pellets, or coal. Applicant households must meet a resource test. Benefit amounts vary. Typically it is a one-time only benefit during the program year.
Heating Equipment Repair or Replacement Benefits are available to repair or replace a furnace, boiler, or other direct heating equipment necessary to keep the home's primary heating source working.
Cooling Assistance Benefits are available to purchase and install an air conditioner or a fan to help keep the home cool. To qualify, individuals must have already received a regular benefit greater than $21 and have a documented medical condition that is exacerbated by heat.
Clean and Tune Benefits are available to clean the household's primary heating equipment but may also include chimney cleaning, minor repairs, installation of carbon monoxide detectors or programmable thermostats, if needed, to allow for the safe, proper, and efficient operation of the heating equipment. Benefit amounts are based on the actual cost incurred to provide clean and tune services, up to a maximum of $400.
Regular Benefits range from $20 to $500. Amounts depend on income, age of household members, energy costs, and shelter situation. Typically it is a one-time only benefit during the program year.
Emergency Benefits are available for persons who are eligible for HEAP and have an energy-related emergency, such as a power shutoff, less than tank oil, kerosene, or propane, or less than ten days' supply of wood, pellets, or coal. Applicant households must meet a resource test. Benefit amounts vary. Typically it is a one-time only benefit during the program year.
Heating Equipment Repair or Replacement Benefits are available to repair or replace a furnace, boiler, or other direct heating equipment necessary to keep the home's primary heating source working.
Cooling Assistance Benefits are available to purchase and install an air conditioner or a fan to help keep the home cool. To qualify, individuals must have already received a regular benefit greater than $21 and have a documented medical condition that is exacerbated by heat.
Clean and Tune Benefits are available to clean the household's primary heating equipment but may also include chimney cleaning, minor repairs, installation of carbon monoxide detectors or programmable thermostats, if needed, to allow for the safe, proper, and efficient operation of the heating equipment. Benefit amounts are based on the actual cost incurred to provide clean and tune services, up to a maximum of $400.
Provides financial assistance to help low-income households meet home energy costs.
Regular Benefits range from $20 to $500. Amounts depend on income, age of household members, energy costs, and shelter situation. Typically it is a one-time only benefit during the program year.
Emergency Benefits are available for persons who are eligible for HEAP and have an energy-related emergency, such as a power shutoff, less than tank oil, kerosene, or propane, or less than ten days' supply of wood, pellets, or coal. Applicant households must meet a resource test. Benefit amounts vary. Typically it is a one-time only benefit during the program year.
Heating Equipment Repair or Replacement Benefits are available to repair or replace a furnace, boiler, or other direct heating equipment necessary to keep the home's primary heating source working.
Cooling Assistance Benefits are available to purchase and install an air conditioner or a fan to help keep the home cool. To qualify, individuals must have already received a regular benefit greater than $21 and have a documented medical condition that is exacerbated by heat.
Clean and Tune Benefits are available to clean the household's primary heating equipment but may also include chimney cleaning, minor repairs, installation of carbon monoxide detectors or programmable thermostats, if needed, to allow for the safe, proper, and efficient operation of the heating equipment. Benefit amounts are based on the actual cost incurred to provide clean and tune services, up to a maximum of $400.
Regular Benefits range from $20 to $500. Amounts depend on income, age of household members, energy costs, and shelter situation. Typically it is a one-time only benefit during the program year.
Emergency Benefits are available for persons who are eligible for HEAP and have an energy-related emergency, such as a power shutoff, less than tank oil, kerosene, or propane, or less than ten days' supply of wood, pellets, or coal. Applicant households must meet a resource test. Benefit amounts vary. Typically it is a one-time only benefit during the program year.
Heating Equipment Repair or Replacement Benefits are available to repair or replace a furnace, boiler, or other direct heating equipment necessary to keep the home's primary heating source working.
Cooling Assistance Benefits are available to purchase and install an air conditioner or a fan to help keep the home cool. To qualify, individuals must have already received a regular benefit greater than $21 and have a documented medical condition that is exacerbated by heat.
Clean and Tune Benefits are available to clean the household's primary heating equipment but may also include chimney cleaning, minor repairs, installation of carbon monoxide detectors or programmable thermostats, if needed, to allow for the safe, proper, and efficient operation of the heating equipment. Benefit amounts are based on the actual cost incurred to provide clean and tune services, up to a maximum of $400.
Categories
Air Conditioners
Furnaces
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Fans
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Appliance Repair
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Provides financial assistance to help low-income households meet home energy costs.
Regular Benefits range from $20 to $500. Amounts depend on income, age of household members, energy costs and shelter situation. Typically it is a one-time only benefit during the program year.
Emergency Benefits are available for persons who are eligible for HEAP and have an energy-related emergency such as a power shutoff, less than tank oil, kerosene or propane or have less than 10 days' supply of wood, pellets or coal. Applicant households must meet a resource test. Benefit amounts vary. Typically it is a one-time only benefit during the program year.
Heating Equipment Repair or Replacement Benefits are available to repair or replace a furnace, boiler, or other direct heating equipment necessary to keep the home's primary heating source working.
Cooling Assistance Benefits are available to purchase and install an air conditioner or a fan to help keep the home cool. Individuals must have already received a regular benefit greater than $21 and have a documented medical condition that is exacerbated by heat.
Clean and Tune Benefits are available to clean the household's primary heating equipment, but may also include chimney cleaning, minor repairs, installation of carbon monoxide detectors or programmable thermostats, if needed, to allow for the safe, proper, and efficient operation of the heating equipments. Benefit amounts are based on the actual cost incurred to provide clean and tune services, up to a maximum of $400.
Regular Benefits range from $20 to $500. Amounts depend on income, age of household members, energy costs and shelter situation. Typically it is a one-time only benefit during the program year.
Emergency Benefits are available for persons who are eligible for HEAP and have an energy-related emergency such as a power shutoff, less than tank oil, kerosene or propane or have less than 10 days' supply of wood, pellets or coal. Applicant households must meet a resource test. Benefit amounts vary. Typically it is a one-time only benefit during the program year.
Heating Equipment Repair or Replacement Benefits are available to repair or replace a furnace, boiler, or other direct heating equipment necessary to keep the home's primary heating source working.
Cooling Assistance Benefits are available to purchase and install an air conditioner or a fan to help keep the home cool. Individuals must have already received a regular benefit greater than $21 and have a documented medical condition that is exacerbated by heat.
Clean and Tune Benefits are available to clean the household's primary heating equipment, but may also include chimney cleaning, minor repairs, installation of carbon monoxide detectors or programmable thermostats, if needed, to allow for the safe, proper, and efficient operation of the heating equipments. Benefit amounts are based on the actual cost incurred to provide clean and tune services, up to a maximum of $400.
Provides financial assistance to help low-income households meet home energy costs.
Regular Benefits range from $20 to $500. Amounts depend on income, age of household members, energy costs and shelter situation. Typically it is a one-time only benefit during the program year.
Emergency Benefits are available for persons who are eligible for HEAP and have an energy-related emergency such as a power shutoff, less than tank oil, kerosene or propane or have less than 10 days' supply of wood, pellets or coal. Applicant households must meet a resource test. Benefit amounts vary. Typically it is a one-time only benefit during the program year.
Heating Equipment Repair or Replacement Benefits are available to repair or replace a furnace, boiler, or other direct heating equipment necessary to keep the home's primary heating source working.
Cooling Assistance Benefits are available to purchase and install an air conditioner or a fan to help keep the home cool. Individuals must have already received a regular benefit greater than $21 and have a documented medical condition that is exacerbated by heat.
Clean and Tune Benefits are available to clean the household's primary heating equipment, but may also include chimney cleaning, minor repairs, installation of carbon monoxide detectors or programmable thermostats, if needed, to allow for the safe, proper, and efficient operation of the heating equipments. Benefit amounts are based on the actual cost incurred to provide clean and tune services, up to a maximum of $400.
Regular Benefits range from $20 to $500. Amounts depend on income, age of household members, energy costs and shelter situation. Typically it is a one-time only benefit during the program year.
Emergency Benefits are available for persons who are eligible for HEAP and have an energy-related emergency such as a power shutoff, less than tank oil, kerosene or propane or have less than 10 days' supply of wood, pellets or coal. Applicant households must meet a resource test. Benefit amounts vary. Typically it is a one-time only benefit during the program year.
Heating Equipment Repair or Replacement Benefits are available to repair or replace a furnace, boiler, or other direct heating equipment necessary to keep the home's primary heating source working.
Cooling Assistance Benefits are available to purchase and install an air conditioner or a fan to help keep the home cool. Individuals must have already received a regular benefit greater than $21 and have a documented medical condition that is exacerbated by heat.
Clean and Tune Benefits are available to clean the household's primary heating equipment, but may also include chimney cleaning, minor repairs, installation of carbon monoxide detectors or programmable thermostats, if needed, to allow for the safe, proper, and efficient operation of the heating equipments. Benefit amounts are based on the actual cost incurred to provide clean and tune services, up to a maximum of $400.
Categories
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Appliance Repair
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Air Conditioners
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Furnaces
Fans
Provides financial assistance to help low-income households meet home energy costs.
Regular Benefits range from $20 to $500. Amounts depend on income, age of household members, energy costs, and shelter situation. Typically it is a one-time only benefit during the program year.
Emergency Benefits are available for persons who are eligible for HEAP and have an energy-related emergency, such as a power shutoff, less than tank oil, kerosene, or propane, or less than ten days' supply of wood, pellets, or coal. Applicant households must meet a resource test. Benefit amounts vary. Typically it is a one-time only benefit during the program year.
Heating Equipment Repair or Replacement Benefits are available to repair or replace a furnace, boiler, or other direct heating equipment necessary to keep the home's primary heating source working.
Cooling Assistance Benefits are available to purchase and install an air conditioner or a fan to help keep the home cool. Individuals must have already received a regular benefit greater than $21 and have a documented medical condition that is exacerbated by heat.
Clean and Tune Benefits are available to clean the household's primary heating equipment but may also include chimney cleaning, minor repairs, installation of carbon monoxide detectors or programmable thermostats, if needed, to allow for the safe, proper, and efficient operation of the heating equipment. Benefit amounts are based on the actual cost incurred to provide clean and tune services, up to a maximum of $400.
Regular Benefits range from $20 to $500. Amounts depend on income, age of household members, energy costs, and shelter situation. Typically it is a one-time only benefit during the program year.
Emergency Benefits are available for persons who are eligible for HEAP and have an energy-related emergency, such as a power shutoff, less than tank oil, kerosene, or propane, or less than ten days' supply of wood, pellets, or coal. Applicant households must meet a resource test. Benefit amounts vary. Typically it is a one-time only benefit during the program year.
Heating Equipment Repair or Replacement Benefits are available to repair or replace a furnace, boiler, or other direct heating equipment necessary to keep the home's primary heating source working.
Cooling Assistance Benefits are available to purchase and install an air conditioner or a fan to help keep the home cool. Individuals must have already received a regular benefit greater than $21 and have a documented medical condition that is exacerbated by heat.
Clean and Tune Benefits are available to clean the household's primary heating equipment but may also include chimney cleaning, minor repairs, installation of carbon monoxide detectors or programmable thermostats, if needed, to allow for the safe, proper, and efficient operation of the heating equipment. Benefit amounts are based on the actual cost incurred to provide clean and tune services, up to a maximum of $400.
Provides financial assistance to help low-income households meet home energy costs.
Regular Benefits range from $20 to $500. Amounts depend on income, age of household members, energy costs, and shelter situation. Typically it is a one-time only benefit during the program year.
Emergency Benefits are available for persons who are eligible for HEAP and have an energy-related emergency, such as a power shutoff, less than tank oil, kerosene, or propane, or less than ten days' supply of wood, pellets, or coal. Applicant households must meet a resource test. Benefit amounts vary. Typically it is a one-time only benefit during the program year.
Heating Equipment Repair or Replacement Benefits are available to repair or replace a furnace, boiler, or other direct heating equipment necessary to keep the home's primary heating source working.
Cooling Assistance Benefits are available to purchase and install an air conditioner or a fan to help keep the home cool. Individuals must have already received a regular benefit greater than $21 and have a documented medical condition that is exacerbated by heat.
Clean and Tune Benefits are available to clean the household's primary heating equipment but may also include chimney cleaning, minor repairs, installation of carbon monoxide detectors or programmable thermostats, if needed, to allow for the safe, proper, and efficient operation of the heating equipment. Benefit amounts are based on the actual cost incurred to provide clean and tune services, up to a maximum of $400.
Regular Benefits range from $20 to $500. Amounts depend on income, age of household members, energy costs, and shelter situation. Typically it is a one-time only benefit during the program year.
Emergency Benefits are available for persons who are eligible for HEAP and have an energy-related emergency, such as a power shutoff, less than tank oil, kerosene, or propane, or less than ten days' supply of wood, pellets, or coal. Applicant households must meet a resource test. Benefit amounts vary. Typically it is a one-time only benefit during the program year.
Heating Equipment Repair or Replacement Benefits are available to repair or replace a furnace, boiler, or other direct heating equipment necessary to keep the home's primary heating source working.
Cooling Assistance Benefits are available to purchase and install an air conditioner or a fan to help keep the home cool. Individuals must have already received a regular benefit greater than $21 and have a documented medical condition that is exacerbated by heat.
Clean and Tune Benefits are available to clean the household's primary heating equipment but may also include chimney cleaning, minor repairs, installation of carbon monoxide detectors or programmable thermostats, if needed, to allow for the safe, proper, and efficient operation of the heating equipment. Benefit amounts are based on the actual cost incurred to provide clean and tune services, up to a maximum of $400.
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Electric Service Payment Assistance
Appliance Repair
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Air Conditioners
Furnaces
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Fans
Assists older individuals in accessing applications for applying for HEAP grants. HEAP grants are used to supplement annual energy costs. Funds can be used to pay for electricity, propane, natural gas, oil, kerosene, coal and any other heating fuel. Emergency HEAP grants may also be available to eligible households with a shut-off notice or for those running out of fuel such as propane, wood, oil, kerosene or coal.
Assists older individuals in accessing applications for applying for HEAP grants. HEAP grants are used to supplement annual energy costs. Funds can be used to pay for electricity, propane, natural gas, oil, kerosene, coal and any other heating fuel. Emergency HEAP grants may also be available to eligible households with a shut-off notice or for those running out of fuel such as propane, wood, oil, kerosene or coal.
Categories
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Offers education and referral services with limited direct emergency financial assistance available for electric, gas, and heating bills, prescriptions, rent, and security deposits.
Offers education and referral services with limited direct emergency financial assistance available for electric, gas, and heating bills, prescriptions, rent, and security deposits.
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Rental Deposit Assistance
Prescription Expense Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Provides federal funding to local department of social services that is used to supplement annual energy costs. The funding can also be used to help households in a heat or heating related emergency. Funds can be used to pay for electricity, propane, natural gas, oil, kerosene, coal and any other heating fuel. Emergency HEAP grants may also be available to eligible households with a shut-off notice or for those running out of fuel such as propane, wood, oil, kerosene or coal. Furnace repair/replacement grants are also available to repair or replace the primary heating source.
Provides federal funding to local department of social services that is used to supplement annual energy costs. The funding can also be used to help households in a heat or heating related emergency. Funds can be used to pay for electricity, propane, natural gas, oil, kerosene, coal and any other heating fuel. Emergency HEAP grants may also be available to eligible households with a shut-off notice or for those running out of fuel such as propane, wood, oil, kerosene or coal. Furnace repair/replacement grants are also available to repair or replace the primary heating source.
Categories
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Food pantry every two weeks unless referred by community agency or school. Offers food, diapers, personal care items (depends on availability). Clothing and household items are also available to anyone in need.
Food pantry every two weeks unless referred by community agency or school. Offers food, diapers, personal care items (depends on availability). Clothing and household items are also available to anyone in need.
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Rental Deposit Assistance
General Clothing Provision
Food Sorting/Packing Volunteer Opportunities
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Winter Clothing
Food Pantries
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Donations Sorting/Packing Volunteer Opportunities
Personal/Grooming Supplies Donation Programs
Food Donation Programs
General Clothing Donation Programs
Baby Clothing Donation Programs
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Diapers
Provides a discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying low-income households. Assistance includes up to a $30/month discount on internet service ($75/month if household is on qualifying Tribal lands) and a one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer.
Provides a discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying low-income households. Assistance includes up to a $30/month discount on internet service ($75/month if household is on qualifying Tribal lands) and a one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer.
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Internet Service Payment Assistance
Provides emergency financial and material assistance to address needs in the area of food, clothing, utilities, rent, household and furniture items. Services based on available funding.
Provides emergency financial and material assistance to address needs in the area of food, clothing, utilities, rent, household and furniture items. Services based on available funding.
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General Clothing Provision
General Household Goods Provision
General Furniture Provision
Rent Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
* Assists military families coping with deployment and injury recovery as they struggle with devastating budget issues. Critical financial assistance is provided for the following services: Auto payment. Auto Repair. Child & dependent care. Dental. Food assistance. Essential home items. Medical. Moving & relocation. Rent & Mortgage. Travel & Transportation. Utilities. Vision Care. Home Repairs.
* Assists military families coping with deployment and injury recovery as they struggle with devastating budget issues. Critical financial assistance is provided for the following services: Auto payment. Auto Repair. Child & dependent care. Dental. Food assistance. Essential home items. Medical. Moving & relocation. Rent & Mortgage. Travel & Transportation. Utilities. Vision Care. Home Repairs.
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Gas Service Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Appliances
Child Care Expense Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Dental Care Expense Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
General Minor Home Repair Programs
Kitchenware
Food Vouchers
Medical Care Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Moving Services
Eye Care Expense Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Helps residential customers maintain electric service and eliminate their past-due balance by offering a reduced bill that is based on a percentage of income and debt forgiveness.
Helps residential customers maintain electric service and eliminate their past-due balance by offering a reduced bill that is based on a percentage of income and debt forgiveness.
Emergency aid may be available for a variety of expenses, including: shelter, moving expenses, home maintenance during illness, eviction, utility shut-off, etc. Must exhaust any other possible resources. Applicants can apply online @ mybenefits.ny.gov or in person.
Emergency aid may be available for a variety of expenses, including: shelter, moving expenses, home maintenance during illness, eviction, utility shut-off, etc. Must exhaust any other possible resources. Applicants can apply online @ mybenefits.ny.gov or in person.
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At Risk/Homeless Housing Related Assistance Programs
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Homeless Motel Vouchers
Moving Expense Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
* Provides financial assistance to individuals/families who have a utility shut-off or need rent assistance Assistance is based on a first come, first serve basis.
* Provides financial assistance to individuals/families who have a utility shut-off or need rent assistance Assistance is based on a first come, first serve basis.
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Rent Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Emergency financial assistance to low-income families and individuals with difficulty paying heat-related bills.Administered by HeartShare Human Services of New York, http://www.heartshare.org/programs/energy-assistance/care.htmlEligibility/application: individuals meeting HEAP income guidelines Cortland County residents, call Cortland County Community Act Program (CAPCO) for an appointment to apply HEAP recipients CAN apply for Care and Share
Emergency financial assistance to low-income families and individuals with difficulty paying heat-related bills.Administered by HeartShare Human Services of New York, http://www.heartshare.org/programs/energy-assistance/care.htmlEligibility/application: individuals meeting HEAP income guidelines Cortland County residents, call Cortland County Community Act Program (CAPCO) for an appointment to apply HEAP recipients CAN apply for Care and Share
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Gas Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
* Provides one-time emergency needs of migrant and seasonal farmworkers who may not be eligible for other emergency services. Services include: Nutritional assistance, emergency shelter, first month rental assistance, rent in arrears assistance, mortgage assistance and utilities in arrears assistance.
* Provides one-time emergency needs of migrant and seasonal farmworkers who may not be eligible for other emergency services. Services include: Nutritional assistance, emergency shelter, first month rental assistance, rent in arrears assistance, mortgage assistance and utilities in arrears assistance.
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Homeless Shelter
Rental Deposit Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Rent Payment Assistance
Offers individuals assistance to apply for HEAP benefits.
Offers individuals assistance to apply for HEAP benefits.
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Certificates/Forms Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Food Stamps/SNAP Applications
2024-25 HEAP Season opens 11/1/24-3/31/25HEAP emergency benefit for heat or heat-related energy emergency: opens 1/2/25-3/31/25 or until funds are exhaustedHelps low-income households supplement high costs of home energy. Households may be eligible for; single annual benefit (regular HEAP) based on the household's method of heating emergency benefits benefits for heating repair and replacementWHERE to apply: TOMPKINS COUNTY DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES: Households receiving recurring Temporary Assistance or Food Stamps (SNAP) and anyone not meeting applicant requirements for County Office for the Aging. COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING: Households with persons age 60 and over OR receiving SSI, Social Security Disability (SSD) or Veterans' Benefits, but not receiving recurring Temporary Assistance or SNAP (Food Stamps) benefits. Heating Equipment Repair/Replacement(HERR) open year roundHEAP Cooling funds 2025 opens 4/15/25-8/29/25 or until funds are exhaustedAir conditioning units dispersed on a first come-first served basis. Program ends in August or as soon as funds are depleted, whichever comes first.Households with these situations do not qualify for the program: have a working air-conditioner less than five years old received a HEAP funded air-conditioner in the last 5 years live in ineligible housing such as subsidized housing with heat included do not meet the medical or income guidelinesCall the DSS HEAP unit, 607-274-5264, for screening.
2024-25 HEAP Season opens 11/1/24-3/31/25HEAP emergency benefit for heat or heat-related energy emergency: opens 1/2/25-3/31/25 or until funds are exhaustedHelps low-income households supplement high costs of home energy. Households may be eligible for; single annual benefit (regular HEAP) based on the household's method of heating emergency benefits benefits for heating repair and replacementWHERE to apply: TOMPKINS COUNTY DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES: Households receiving recurring Temporary Assistance or Food Stamps (SNAP) and anyone not meeting applicant requirements for County Office for the Aging. COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING: Households with persons age 60 and over OR receiving SSI, Social Security Disability (SSD) or Veterans' Benefits, but not receiving recurring Temporary Assistance or SNAP (Food Stamps) benefits. Heating Equipment Repair/Replacement(HERR) open year roundHEAP Cooling funds 2025 opens 4/15/25-8/29/25 or until funds are exhaustedAir conditioning units dispersed on a first come-first served basis. Program ends in August or as soon as funds are depleted, whichever comes first.Households with these situations do not qualify for the program: have a working air-conditioner less than five years old received a HEAP funded air-conditioner in the last 5 years live in ineligible housing such as subsidized housing with heat included do not meet the medical or income guidelinesCall the DSS HEAP unit, 607-274-5264, for screening.
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Air Conditioners
Furnaces
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
National Grid has 9 Consumer Advocates that cover 40 counties in Upstate New York. We work one-on-one with National Grid customers and community agency staff. National Grid Advocates are prepared to help our customers experiencing financial difficulties by offering: specialize payment arrangements deferred payment agreements bill extender program third party notification budget plan on line bill-pay
National Grid has 9 Consumer Advocates that cover 40 counties in Upstate New York. We work one-on-one with National Grid customers and community agency staff. National Grid Advocates are prepared to help our customers experiencing financial difficulties by offering: specialize payment arrangements deferred payment agreements bill extender program third party notification budget plan on line bill-pay
Categories
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Utility Arrearage Payment Plans
Provides assistance with basic needs for individuals or families who have emergency need, including those who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Services provided, as resources permit, include emergency rent payment assistance, local and long distance transit fare, prescription payment assistance, clothing, utility assistance, and information and referral.
Provides assistance with basic needs for individuals or families who have emergency need, including those who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Services provided, as resources permit, include emergency rent payment assistance, local and long distance transit fare, prescription payment assistance, clothing, utility assistance, and information and referral.
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Gas Service Payment Assistance
Prescription Expense Assistance
General Clothing Provision
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
consumer advocacy and education crisis intervention to customers with financial difficulties referrals to area financial assistance programs, weatherization, and conservation referrals information on energy assistance and friendly reminder programs, balanced billing and payment arrangements materials and training for human resource personnel on the Home Energy Fair Practices Act (HEFPA), NYSEG programs, electric and gas safety and energy conservationEnergy Assistance Programsto help eligible customers gain control of their energy bills, including bill credit/rate reduction, arrears forgiveness and reconnection fee waiver. Energy Assistance monthly bill credits for customers whose regular or emergency HEAP payments are applied to their accountsOctober 2024 Update: Please provide NYSEG customers with any inquires to NYSEG customer service at 800-572-1111 Monday-Friday 7am-7pm. If a customer advocate is needed the customer's account will be referred to the advocate.Please do not give NYSEG customers Marcy's direct phone number or email address.
consumer advocacy and education crisis intervention to customers with financial difficulties referrals to area financial assistance programs, weatherization, and conservation referrals information on energy assistance and friendly reminder programs, balanced billing and payment arrangements materials and training for human resource personnel on the Home Energy Fair Practices Act (HEFPA), NYSEG programs, electric and gas safety and energy conservationEnergy Assistance Programsto help eligible customers gain control of their energy bills, including bill credit/rate reduction, arrears forgiveness and reconnection fee waiver. Energy Assistance monthly bill credits for customers whose regular or emergency HEAP payments are applied to their accountsOctober 2024 Update: Please provide NYSEG customers with any inquires to NYSEG customer service at 800-572-1111 Monday-Friday 7am-7pm. If a customer advocate is needed the customer's account will be referred to the advocate.Please do not give NYSEG customers Marcy's direct phone number or email address.
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Utility Arrearage Payment Plans
Energy Conservation
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Utility Bill Payment Plan Negotiation Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Offers temporary financial assistance to help working families faced with emergency situations including rental assistance and utility assistance.
Offers temporary financial assistance to help working families faced with emergency situations including rental assistance and utility assistance.
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Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a Federally funded program that assists eligible households in meeting their home energy needs. If eligible, you may receive one regular HEAP benefit per program year and could also be eligible for emergency HEAP benefits if you are in danger of running out of fuel or having your utility service shut off.
The 2024-2025 Regular HEAP benefit opened on November 1, 2024.
The 2024-2025 First and Second Emergency is scheduled to open January 2, 2025.
The 2024-2025 Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement benefit opened on October 1, 2024.
The 2024-2025 HEAP Clean and Tune benefit opened on October 1, 2024.
The 2024-2025 Cooling Assistance Benefit is schedule to open on April 15, 2025.
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a Federally funded program that assists eligible households in meeting their home energy needs. If eligible, you may receive one regular HEAP benefit per program year and could also be eligible for emergency HEAP benefits if you are in danger of running out of fuel or having your utility service shut off.
The 2024-2025 Regular HEAP benefit opened on November 1, 2024.
The 2024-2025 First and Second Emergency is scheduled to open January 2, 2025.
The 2024-2025 Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement benefit opened on October 1, 2024.
The 2024-2025 HEAP Clean and Tune benefit opened on October 1, 2024.
The 2024-2025 Cooling Assistance Benefit is schedule to open on April 15, 2025.
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Gas Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance