Assistance Grants (Utility Bill Assistance)

Assistance Grants (Utility Bill Assistance) is sponsored by Dollar Energy Fund. Provides utility assistance grants to families and individuals in need to prevent termination or restore utility services.

Program Quiz - Dollar Energy Fund Hardship Program Eligibility Tool The eligibility quiz is not an application for assistance. This tool should only be used to help you determine whether you may be eligible for a grant from Dollar Energy Fund. Information and documentation provided during the application process will be verified by Dollar Energy Fund staff.

Grants are awarded to eligible utility customers on a first come, first served basis while funding is available. Please select your state: Dollar Energy Fund currently administers hardship programs in 18 states. If you do not see your state listed, please contact your utility company directly to determine what assistance may be available in your area.

Hardship Program Eligibility Tool The eligibility quiz is not an application for assistance. This tool should only be used to help you determine whether you may be eligible for a grant from Dollar Energy Fund. Information and documentation provided during the application process will be verified by Dollar Energy Fund staff.

Grants are awarded to eligible utility customers on a first come, first served basis while funding is available. Who is your utility company? : Please select your utility company from the list below.

If you do not see your utility company listed, they are not currently partnered with Dollar Energy Fund. You may be eligible for other programs. Please contact your utility company directly to determine what assistance may be available in your area.

Select your utility company Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) AR California American Water California Water Service Company Marina Coast Water District Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority Illinois Gas & Electric Energy Aid Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) LA Massachusetts Gas & Electric Energy Aid Metropolitan Utilities District Nebraska Public Power District Omaha Public Power District Northeast Ohio Natural Gas Ohio Utility Assistance Program Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) Citizens’ Electric Company Clairton Municipal Authority Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania Met-Ed a FirstEnergy Company Penelec a FirstEnergy Company Penn Power a FirstEnergy Company Pennsylvania American Water Pennsylvania Gas & Electric Aid Wellsboro Electric Company West Penn Power a FirstEnergy Company West View Water Authority Wilkinsburg-Penn Joint Water Authority Appalachian Power / Kingsport Power Company Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) TX Mon Power a FirstEnergy Company Potomac Edison a FirstEnergy Company West Virginia American Water Hardship Program Eligibility Tool The eligibility quiz is not an application for assistance.

This tool should only be used to help you determine whether you may be eligible for a grant from Dollar Energy Fund. Information and documentation provided during the application process will be verified by Dollar Energy Fund staff. Grants are awarded to eligible utility customers on a first come, first served basis while funding is available.

What is your income level? : Use our income calculator to determine your income percentage based on the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines. Remember to factor in all income sources for everyone in your household.

What is your income level? Between 175% + $1 and 250% Hardship Program Eligibility Tool The eligibility quiz is not an application for assistance. This tool should only be used to help you determine whether you may be eligible for a grant from Dollar Energy Fund.

Information and documentation provided during the application process will be verified by Dollar Energy Fund staff. Grants are awarded to eligible utility customers on a first come, first served basis while funding is available. What is the current status of your utility service?

: Your utility service status can impact the assistance options available to you.

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This tool should only be used to help you determine whether you may be eligible for a grant from Dollar Energy Fund. Information and documentation provided during the application process will be verified by Dollar Energy Fund staff. Grants are awarded to eligible utility customers on a first come, first served basis while funding is available.

Based on the information provided, you may be eligible for assistance. Please review the program guidelines for the program(s) listed to get additional information and learn how to apply. Program guidelines and eligibility requirements are subject to change.

Marina Coast Water District CARES Marina Coast Water District's Customer Assistance & Relief for Essential Services (CARES), administered by Dollar Energy Fund, assists eligible utility… West Virginia American Water Low Income Tariff Rate (SRRRS Reduced Rate) West Virginia American Water customers who have a total household income of $30,120 or less, regardless of the number of… Hope Gas Low-Income Discount Program The West Virginia Hope Gas Low-Income Discount Program is a discount program designed to provide monthly financial assistance for residential gas customers.

… California American Water Hardship Program California American Water's Hardship Program provides one-time assistance grants to customers that are applied directly to their utility bill. Program… The Aqua Aid Program provides one-time assistance grants to Aqua PA customers that are applied directly to their utility bill.

… Pennsylvania Gas & Electric Energy Aid Pennsylvania Gas & Electric Energy Aid is a bill payment assistance program using donated funds to support Pennsylvania utility customers in… Massachusetts Gas & Electric Energy Aid Massachusetts Gas & Electric Energy Aid is a bill payment assistance program that uses donated funds to help Massachusetts utility… Illinois Gas & Electric Energy Aid Illinois Gas & Electric Energy Aid is a bill payment assistance program using donated funds to support Illinois customers in crisis.

… Homefield Energy Aid is a bill payment assistance program using donated funds to support Ameren customers in Illinois who are in… Aqua Illinois Customer Assistance Program (CAP) The Aqua Illinois Customer Assistance Program (CAP) is a discount program designed to provide monthly financial assistance for residential water… Pacific Gas & Electric Company Match My Payment Program Pacific Gas & Electric Company's (PG&E) Match My Payment Program is a one-time enrollment program that offers income-eligible PG&E customers… Nebraska Public Power District’s Pennies for Power Nebraska Public Power District's Pennies for Power program, administered by Dollar Energy Fund, assists eligible utility customers with their Nebraska Public… Wilkinsburg-Penn Joint Water Authority Hardship Program The Wilkinsburg-Penn Joint Water Authority Hardship Program, which is administered by Dollar Energy Fund, assists eligible utility customers by providing… Ohio Utility Assistance Program The Ohio Utility Assistance Program, which is administered by Dollar Energy Fund, provides assistance to eligible customers of select utility… Ohio Utility Assistance Program The Ohio Utility Assistance Program, which is administered by Dollar Energy Fund, provides assistance to eligible customers of select utility… Northeast Ohio Natural Gas Hardship Program The Northeast Ohio Natural Gas Hardship Program, which is administered by Dollar Energy Fund, provides eligible customers with a utility… Tennessee Neighbor to Neighbor Program The Neighbor to Neighbor Program, a Hardship Program administered by Dollar Energy Fund, assists eligible utility customers with their Kingsport… South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority Assistance Program The South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority Assistance Program, which is administered by Dollar Energy Fund, assists eligible utility customers with… The Power of Change Program, administered by Dollar Energy Fund, assists eligible utility customers in the state of Indiana with… Valley Energy Pennsylvania Hardship Program Dollar Energy Fund’s Pennsylvania Hardship Program provides one-time assistance grants to Valley Energy customers that are applied directly to their… AlexRenew’s Lifeline Emergency Assistance Program (LEAP) AlexRenew has partnered with Dollar Energy Fund to administer its Lifeline Emergency Assistance Program (LEAP) to assist customers having difficulty paying… Dynegy Energy Aid is a first-of-its-kind electricity bill payment assistance program using donated funds to support Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois and… Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania Customer Assistance Program Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania's Customer Assistance Program (CAP) offers affordable payment plans for income eligible customers.

CAP can help with… Peoples Customer Assistance Program Peoples Customer Assistance Program (CAP) participants are given affordable, monthly, long-term bill payment plans so they can maintain their gas… Washington Water Service Hardship Program The Washington Water Service Hardship Program, which is administered by Dollar Energy Fund, assists eligible utility customers with their Washington… New Mexico Water Service Hardship Program The New Mexico Water Service Hardship Program, which is administered by Dollar Energy Fund, assists eligible utility customers with their… Hawaii Water Service Hardship Program The Hawaii Water Service Hardship Program, which is administered by Dollar Energy Fund, assists eligible utility customers with their Hawaii… Wellsboro Electric Pennsylvania Hardship Program Dollar Energy Fund’s Pennsylvania Hardship Program provides one-time assistance grants to Wellsboro Electric customers that are applied directly to their… Peoples and Peoples Gas Company Pennsylvania Hardship Program Grant funds for Peoples have been exhausted and the program is now closed.

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Dollar Energy Fund’s Pennsylvania Hardship… Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania – Hardship Program Dollar Energy Fund’s Pennsylvania Hardship Program provides one-time assistance grants to Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania customers that are applied directly… Citizens Electric Pennsylvania Hardship Program Grant funds for Citizens Electric have been exhausted and the program is now closed.

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… Clairton Municipal Authority Hardship Program Grant funds for Clairton Municipal Authority have been exhausted and the program is now closed.

The Clairton Municipal Authority Hardship… Pittsburgh Water Hardship Program Pittsburgh Water has partnered with Dollar Energy Fund to administer a Hardship Program to assist customers having difficulty paying their… West View Water Authority Hardship Program The West View Water Authority Hardship Program, which is administered by Dollar Energy Fund, assists eligible utility customers with their… FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Customer Assistance Program (Met-Ed, Penn Power, Penelec, West Penn Power) Are you eligible for PCAP?

Must have an active residential electric account. Must have a gross household income at or… FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Customer Assistance Program (Met-Ed, Penn Power, Penelec, West Penn Power) Are you eligible for PCAP? Must have an active residential electric account.

Must have a gross household income at or… FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Customer Assistance Program (Met-Ed, Penn Power, Penelec, West Penn Power) Are you eligible for PCAP? Must have an active residential electric account. Must have a gross household income at or… FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Customer Assistance Program (Met-Ed, Penn Power, Penelec, West Penn Power) Are you eligible for PCAP?

Must have an active residential electric account. Must have a gross household income at or… Aqua PA Customer Assistance Program (CAP) The Aqua PA Customer Assistance Program (CAP) is a discount program designed to provide monthly financial assistance for residential water… AEP Ohio Neighbor to Neighbor Program Grant funds for AEP Ohio have been exhausted and the program is now closed.

The AEP Ohio Neighbor to Neighbor… Omaha Public Power District’s Customer Assistance Program The OPPD Customer Assistance Program (CAP) is a program designed to provide financial assistance in the form of a monthly… Metropolitan Utilities District’s Energy Assistance Program The MUD Energy Assistance Program, a Hardship Program administered by Dollar Energy Fund, assists eligible utility customers with their Metropolitan… Omaha Public Power District’s Energy Assistance Program The OPPD Energy Assistance Program, administered by Dollar Energy Fund, assists eligible utility customers with their Omaha Public Power District electric bills.

Customers… AEP SWEPCO’s Neighbor to Neighbor Program The Neighbor to Neighbor Program, which is a Hardship Program administered by Dollar Energy Fund, assists eligible utility customers in… I&M Neighbor to Neighbor Program The I&M Neighbor to Neighbor Program is an emergency relief fund available to qualified I&M customers in Indiana.

Administered by… Illinois American Water Income-Based Discount Program The Illinois American Water Income-Based Discount Program is a program designed to provide utility assistance for residential water and/or wastewater customers.

… Pacific Gas & Electric Company Relief for Energy Assistance through Community Help (PG&E REACH) In 2025, PG&E committed $50 million to expand bill assistance programs to support more customers with their past due bills.

… Cal Water Cares Hardship Program The Cal Water Cares Hardship Program, which is administered by Dollar Energy Fund, assists eligible utility customers with their California… Arkansas Utility Assistance Program The Arkansas Utility Assistance Program, which is administered by Dollar Energy Fund, assists eligible utility customers with their SWEPCO utility… The HeatShare Fuel Fund, which is administered by Dollar Energy Fund, assists eligible utility customers with their Columbia Gas of… Maryland American Water Hardship Program The Maryland American Water Hardship Program, which is administered by Dollar Energy Fund, assists eligible utility customers with their Maryland… Hardship Program Eligibility Tool The eligibility quiz is not an application for assistance.

This tool should only be used to help you determine whether you may be eligible for a grant from Dollar Energy Fund. Information and documentation provided during the application process will be verified by Dollar Energy Fund staff. Grants are awarded to eligible utility customers on a first come, first served basis while funding is available.

Based on the information you provided, it appears that you are not eligible for a utility assistance grant from Dollar Energy Fund at this time. We recommend you contact your utility company directly to discuss your account and be screened for any additional assistance programs that may be available through your utility company.