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Hardship Program (Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania) is sponsored by Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania (Administered by Dollar Energy Fund). The Hardship Program is a fund of last resort for eligible Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania customers who have exhausted all other sources of energy assistance and still have trouble paying their utility bills. It can provide a grant to help pay off past-due bills or restore service.
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Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania - Hardship Program - Dollar Energy Fund 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 to their utility bill. Funding is available on a first come, first serve basis and eligibility requirements vary based on the utility company.
Program guidelines and eligibility requirements are subject to change. Open from October 1, 2025, through November 30, 2025, for services that are off or in threat of termination. Open from December 1, 2025, through January 31, 2026, for services that are off only.
Open from February 1, 2026, through February 28, 2026, for services that are off or in threat of termination. Starting March 1, 2026, the program is open to all eligible applicants regardless of service status. If applicants are eligible and programs are open, applicants must apply for LIHEAP and CRISIS before applying for the Dollar Energy Fund Hardship Program.
Sincere Effort of Payment Applicants must have paid at least $150 on their accounts in the past three months. Senior Citizens , age 62 and over, must have paid at least $100 on their accounts. Applicants must have an outstanding balance on their utility bill of at least $100.
Senior Citizens, age 62 and over, may have a $0 balance as long as there is no existing credit on the account. The maximum grant amount an applicant may receive is $500. Applicants can only receive one grant per utility, per program year.
(10/1/2025 – 9/30/2026) Grant awards are based on need and each family’s circumstances are different. Grant amounts are determined on a case-to-case basis. If a customer’s utility service is off or in threat of termination when they apply and the maximum grant amount will not restore service or stop termination, the application will be denied.
The amount needed to restore service or stop a termination is determined by utility review. Notification will be sent to the customer advising them that their application was denied and that an additional payment is required in order to be considered for assistance. Account must be residential, single home or apartment.
No “cooking only”, non-heat, commercial, industrial, or apartments with shared utility service. Name on account must be that of an adult who is currently living in the home. Dollar Energy Fund grants cannot be used to cover security deposits or reconnection fees.
Total gross household income must be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines . Use our Income Calculator , or the chart below, to find out if your gross (before tax) income is within the range of eligibility for the program.
Household Size 200% Monthly 200% Yearly 1 $2,660 $31,920 2 $3,607 $43,280 3 $4,553 $54,640 4 $5,500 $66,000 5 $6,447 $77,360 6 $7,393 $88,720 7 $8,340 $100,080 8 $9,287 $111,440 Each add’l add $947 $11,360 Verification of income or proof of LIHEAP or Crisis application, when those programs are open, must be attached to all applications.
A copy of the most recent utility bill with proof of minimum payment must be attached to all applications. The best way to start seeking help is by calling your utility company . They will provide you with information on a number of different assistance programs that are available to help low-income utility customers.
Dollar Energy also partners with a network of Community Based Organizations throughout the state to provide application intake services for clients. Find an agency in your area with Dollar Energy Fund’s Agency Finder . Eligible Columbia Gas customers may be able to complete portions of their application through our online MyApp portal .
The best way to start seeking help is by calling your utility company . They will provide you with information on a number of different assistance programs that are available to help low-income utility customers. Dollar Energy also partners with a network of Community Based Organizations throughout the state to provide application intake services for clients.
Find an agency in your area with Dollar Energy Fund’s Agency Finder . Eligible Columbia Gas customers may be able to complete portions of their application through our online MyApp portal .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania customers with income at or below 200% of the federal poverty income guidelines who have exhausted all other sources of energy assistance. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows grant amounts are determined on a case-to-case basis (maximum grant amount for Columbia Gas customers is $500). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Hardship Program (Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania) is funded by Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania (Administered by Dollar Energy Fund). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Pennsylvania. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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