Minnesota Energy Assistance Program (EAP)
Minnesota Department of Commerce
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Minnesota Energy Assistance Program (EAP) in its St. Cloud, MN research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Helps income-eligible Minnesota households pay heating costs and provides emergency crisis assistance for shut-offs or fuel emergencies. Administered locally by Community Action Agencies during the heating season.
Benefit is set by the state based on income, household size, and energy burden; crisis assistance is available for shut-offs or fuel emergencies.
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-09-20; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-05-25. How we verify our data.
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Key Details
- Helps pay heating and cooling bills for income-eligible households
- Emergency crisis assistance for utility shut-offs or fuel emergencies
- Apply through your local Community Action Agency or dial 211
How to Apply
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Prepare your application
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Minnesota's Energy Assistance Program helps income-qualified homeowners and renters pay home heating costs and covers repair or replacement of a homeowner's broken heating system. One application also qualifies you for the free Weatherization Assistance Program. It is delivered by local service providers, so you apply through the provider that serves your area.
Steps to apply
- Confirm your household income is within the limit for your household size.
- Complete the Minnesota energy programs application online, or download it and mail it to your local service provider.
- Find your local service provider or request an application by calling 800-657-3710.
- If eligible, receive heating bill help (and furnace repair or replacement if needed); your application also feeds the free Weatherization Assistance Program.
Documents you will likely need
- Proof of household income for the last three months for everyone in the home.
- A recent heating and electric bill.
- Proof you live at the address.
- Social Security numbers for household members, as the application requires.
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Deadline: Heating season (typically Oct-May); apply early, funds are limited
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for Minnesota Energy Assistance Program (EAP) in St. Cloud?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters. It also carries a low-income tag. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Minnesota Energy Assistance Program (EAP) in St. Cloud, MN?
Confirm the application route directly with Minnesota Department of Commerce; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 1-800-657-3710. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Heating season (typically Oct-May); apply early, funds are limited.
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