North Dakota

FY 2009 Low-Income Energy Programs
Federal | State | Charitable

Federal

LIHEAP Contact
Public Inquiries: 1-800-755-2716
Website: www.nd.gov/dhs/services/financialhelp/energyassist.html

LIHEAP Administering Agency Contacts
www.nd.gov/dhs/locations/countysocialserv/index.html

LIHEAP FY 2009 Funding
$34,325,312 - regular block grant
$3,915,098 - emergency contingency funds

LIHEAP Income Eligibility Level
60% State Median Income

LIHEAP FY 2006 Benefit
Heating: $578 average; no max benefit, client must make co-payment based on income in relation to heating costs

LIHEAP Households Served (Estimate for FY 2007 Heating)
15,147

LIHEAP Program Dates
Heating: October 1 - May 31
Crisis: Year-round

State

Qualifying households can get a voucher for up to $300 from their local county social services office to buy a window air conditioner and fans. To qualify, the low-income household must have at least one person with a medical need that makes him or her vulnerable to heat-related illnesses. A note is needed from a medical professional verifying that he or she has a condition. Contact a local community service agency.

Emergency Charitable Assistance

Please note these charitable funds are last resort emergency funds with limited resources and limited times of operation.

Energy Share
A statewide, private fuel fund corporation funded by private donations, utility companies across North Dakota and the LIHEAP. Funds may pay for service charges, reconnection fees, or security lights. Administered by local community action agencies.
Dakota Prairie Community Action, 701-662-6500 or 1-800-321-5943
Community Action Program Region VI, Inc., 701-252-1821 or 1-800-726-8179
www.nplains.com/Powering_Your_Community/ND_Energy_Share/index.html

Capital Electric Coop
Operation Roundup
Customer donations are placed in the Capital Electric Charitable Trust, Inc. to be donated to qualified individuals and organizations. A five-member board of directors for the Charitable Trust reviews the fund applications and determines the recipients each year.
701-223-1513 or 1-888-223-1513 (western ND)
www.capitalelec.com/Member_Services/operation_roundup/index.html

Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative
Operation Round Up
Customer donations provide funds for individuals, families and community projects. Online applications are available.
800-342-4671 or 701-493-2281
www.dakotavalley.com/Powering_Your_Community/Operation_Round_Up/index.html

Mountrail-Williams Electric Cooperative
Operation Round Up
Member-donated funds are awarded on an application basis to needy individuals and community-based, non-profit organizations. For more information, contact Chris Brostuen or Ron Aadnes
1- 800-279-2667
www.mwec.com/community/

Nodak Electric Cooperative
Operation Roundup®
Customer donations are put into a special account used to assist local individuals and non-profit organizations with crucial needs including food, shelter, clothing, health care, emergency services, education, and charitable causes.
701-746-4461 or 800-732-4373
www.nodakelectric.com/programs/roundup.html

Northern Plains Electric Cooperative
Operation Round Up
Customer donations provide funds for local needy individuals and charitable organizations. Online applications are available or call or email to request an application for funds .
1-800-882-2500
www.nplains.com/Powering_Your_Community/Operation_Round_Up/index.html

Page Last Updated: October 22, 2008