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