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Find similar grantsUniversal Service Fund (USF) is sponsored by State of New Jersey. The Universal Service Fund (USF) is a program created by the State of New Jersey to help make natural gas and electric bills more affordable for low-income households.
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New Jersey Department of Community Affairs | Universal Service Fund (USF) New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Universal Service Fund (USF) Need help with a high balance on your utility bills? Apply here: https://dcaid. dca.
nj. gov/en-US/ Description: Provides a monthly credit on eligible customer’s natural gas and/or electric bills. USF shares an application with the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program .
Assistance Provided To: Low and Moderate Income Households . Click here to see this year’s income limits. Type of Assistance: Credit on natural gas or electricity.
Funding Source: A surcharge on natural gas and electric bills. Procedure for Applying: Apply year round online or print and mail to a local application agency . Contact: 211 New Jersey’s Utility Assistance Hotline at: (866) 240-1347 or email: utilityhelp@nj211.
org Not eligible? If not eligible for USF or if you need additional assistance after applying, please review other available energy assistance programs at: www. nj.
gov/bpu/assistance/programs . Do You Need Help With Your Home Energy Bills? - Brochure - English Do You Need Help With Your Home Energy Bills?
- Brochure - Spanish LIHEAP/USF Fact Sheet, Income Guidelines - English LIHEAP/USF Fact Sheet, Income Guidelines - Spanish Local Application Agency's Contact Information Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about USF FY2026 Benefit Matrix [pdf 125kB] TOLL-FREE HOTLINE: 1 (800) 510-3102 For additional information, Call Other Energy Assistance Programs www. nj. gov/bpu/assistance/programs
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: New Jersey electric and gas customers whose household income is equal to or less than 175 percent of the federal poverty level. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Universal Service Fund (USF) is funded by State of New Jersey. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New Jersey. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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