Program provides a payment (typically once per program year) toward home heating and/or utility costs (electric, gas, heating fuel, and water).

Provides natural gas bill payment assistance through the My Energy Rate program for Oregon residents who are current customers of Avista Utilities. If qualified, customers receive a monthly discount on their gas bill.

Natural gas provider. Provides bill assistance for customers experiencing financial hardships.
Oregon Customers:

-Automatic Hardship Grant: For customers with a history of receiving low-income bill payment assistance. Qualified customers will automatically receive a one-time grant equal to the amount of their total past due balance up to $1,500.

-Financial Hardship Grant: For customers who have not received energy assistance in the last 24 months. Qualified customer's benefit amount based on household size, income, and account balance. The grant, not to exceed $1,500, will be applied to the past due balance.
Washington Customers:
-Big Heart Grant qualified customers can receive up to $2,500 in additional bill assistance.
-Residential customers having trouble paying their bills will be able to apply for hardship grants of up to $400 from current funds.

-Existing cap of $500 per program year per household has been lifted.

Assists with electric, natural gas, oil, propane, wood pellet, and wood costs. Water assistance may be provided in combination with utility assistance for EWEB customers ONLY. The SUB project and EWEB Customer Care are year-round assistance programs. LIHEAP is a seasonal program. Households can receive assistance once per program year, per program.

Assists with electric, natural gas, oil, propane, wood pellet, and wood costs. Water assistance may be provided in combination with utility assistance for EWEB customers ONLY. The SUB project and EWEB Customer Care are year-round assistance programs. LIHEAP is a seasonal program. Households can receive assistance once per program year, per program.

Provides clothing, food, and emergency financial assistance with bills including electricity, gas, water/sewer, and prescriptions.

Seasonal (winter/spring only) energy assistance program that helps with heat, electricity, natural gas, oil, propane, wood pellets, or wood through a limited federal government funding program.

Provides utility assistance for heating, cooling, and select water/wastewater bills. Some outreach services are available for homebound older adults and people with disabilities. Funding sources may be able to assist with electric, natural gas, oil, pellets, propane, and wood through the following programs: Cooling Assistance, Targeted Cooling Assistance, Heating Assistance, Targeted Heating Assistance. Also available Water/Wastewater Assistance; Low-Income Household Assistance Program (LIHWA). LIHWA is a pilot program assisted in select areas.

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides grants to help pay for a range of home heating and cooling costs including electricity, natural gas, oil, wood, and propane. LIHEAP eligible applicants may also qualify for an air conditioning unit that would be sent to the applicant's home. Availability for assistance is dependent upon available federal funding.

Provides electric, gas, heating fuel, and water payment assistance through six different programs.

Provides electric, gas, heating fuel, and water payment assistance through six different programs.

Provides assistance with electric, gas, garbage, water, and heating fuel (oil, propane, firewood, and pellets). Payments are made directly to the energy company. Also assists with air conditioners in the summer months for those who qualify. Assistance is dependant on current availability of funds and eligibility.

Utility assistance program available to aid households with water, electricity, natural gas, oil, propane, wood, pellets, and other heating fuels. Payments are issued directly to vendors and assistance may only be received once over per 12 month period.

Utility assistance program available to aid households with water, electricity, natural gas, oil, propane, wood, pellets, and other heating fuels. Payments are issued directly to vendors and assistance may only be received once over per 12 month period.

Provides assistance with rent, energy bills, water bills, and referral information to other services.

Assists low-income households with electric, natural gas, water, and heating fuel (oil, wood, propane) bills. Also offers furnace repair and education on saving energy.

Provides assistance with electric, gas, heating fuel, and water payments.

Provides assistance with electric, gas, heating fuel, and water payments.

Provides assistance with electric, gas, heating fuel, and water payments.

Provides assistance with electric, gas, heating fuel, and water payments.

Provides electric, gas, heating fuel, and water assistance to low-income households.

An energy education program provides information on energy and water use efficiency, usually in a classroom setting through presentations and hands-on learning. Allows energy assistance and other clients access to items and information that can be used in the home to improve their energy and water use efficiency.

Provides assistance with utility bills (electricity, natural gas, propane, and heating oil) through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and water bills through the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWA). Households can typically only receive help once per program year, but there may be exceptions, especially for NW Natural assistance.

Provides assistance with utility bills (electricity, natural gas, propane, and heating oil) through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and water bills through the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWA). Households can typically only receive help once per program year, but there may be exceptions, especially for NW Natural assistance.

Provides assistance with utility bills (electricity, natural gas, propane, and heating oil) through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and water bills through the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWA). Households can typically only receive help once per program year, but there may be exceptions, especially for NW Natural assistance.

Provides financial assistance, when available, to low-income individuals and families in need of help paying utility bills.

The waitlist for LIHEAP opens November 1 and is sometimes closed by the following day. All other emergency assistance programs are utility company specific. Waitlists for those funds are started when the funds arrive.

Due to COVID-19, provides financial assistance with rent and utility for enrolled CTUIR Tribal Members due to effects from COVID-19.

Provides assistance to community members who have tested COVID-19 positive and need support with groceries, rent, utilities, medical bills, and connection to covid and general resources. Financial assistance is based on a 5 day quarantine period. Medical bills have a $500 limit.

The Mid-Columbia Community Development Block Grant COVID-19 program provides residents with rental, utility, or mortgage assistance. Mid-Columbia Housing Authority (MCHA) is administering this program on behalf of Mid-Columbia Community Action Agency (MCCAC).

Provides rental and utility assistance to community members.

Provides electric, gas, and heating fuel payment assistance. May be able to assist with utilities that have been disconnected or shut off for non-payment. Unable to assist with an account that has been closed (i.e., is no longer open and active). Assistance is not guaranteed.

May provide limited, one-time assistance with electric, gas, or water for emergency situations. Assistance is dependent upon available funding and client eligibility.

FISH of Lebanon provides rent assistance, utility assistance, heating fuel assistance, prescription assistance, and clothing. Also offers financial assistance to obtain a valid ID card or drivers' license through the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Assistance provided once per year for each category of service.

Community center administering various county programs and services, including Community Action programs and serving as the Area Agency on Aging (AAA). Services include:
-Information and assistance
-Utility assistance including electric, gas, and heating fuel
-Motel vouchers
-Gas vouchers
-Transportation passes
-Food pantry providing 3-5 days worth of food and emergency snack kits
-Congregate meals and Home Delivered Meals
-Weatherization services
-Blood pressure screening

Provides emergency financial assistance for electric, gas, heating fuel (oil, wood, propane) and water bills when appointments are available.

Provides emergency financial assistance for electric, gas, heating fuel (oil, wood, propane) and water bills when appointments are available.

Provides assistance with electric, gas, and heating fuel bills when funding is available. Also provides water assistance through the Low Income Househould Water Assistance program (LIHWA).

OTC plus Card or credit is for dual-enrolled individuals in Medicare and Medicaid. This Card is used to purchase a variety of basic needs, such as food and over-the-counter (OTC) healthcare products. Eligible items like cold care, oral care, pain relief, and first aid, incontinence products, and grocery items like meat and produce are covered. Can also be used for utility payments such as electricity, gas, water, and internet.

Provides direction to help with energy assistance needs.

Provides emergency food boxes, rent payment assistance, and energy bill assistance (electric, gas, and water).

Offers heating and water assistance to eligible low-income households as funding allows. One-time help may be available to offset the high cost of heating during the winter months. Crisis payments may be made depending on availability of funding.

The ADRC provides a variety of services, information, and guidance to older adults, adults with disabilities and family caregivers throughout Lane County which includes short-term energy assistance (LIHEAP), Medicare guidance and options counseling, prescription drug assistance, transportation for groceries and medical appointments (provided by volunteers) and home visits (provided by Friendly Visitors/ Senior Companions and Elderhelp volunteers).

The ADRC provides a variety of services, information, and guidance to older adults, adults with disabilities and family caregivers throughout Lane County which includes short-term energy assistance (LIHEAP), Medicare guidance and options counseling, prescription drug assistance, transportation for groceries and medical appointments (provided by volunteers) and home visits (provided by Friendly Visitors/ Senior Companions and Elderhelp volunteers).

Provides electric, gas, heating fuel, and water payment assistance to qualifying households. The goal of the program is to support historically underserved populations to reduce service disconnections and provide home heating assistance. Bilingual/bi-cultural staff specialize in serving Hispanic/Latino community members.

Provides energy assistance during winter months and as funding allows during non winter months. The Senior Discount Rate Program and Disabled Discount Rate Program are Cowlitz PUD energy discount programs administered by CAP. Weatherization applications are accepted year-round, but there can be a 9-month to 1-year wait.

Provides energy payment assistance programs, emergency assistance for those with energy shut-off notices, low income water assistance program, heating fuel payment assistance, water discount program, discount garbage program, and a weatherization program.

Provides energy payment assistance programs, emergency assistance for those with energy shut-off notices, low income water assistance program, heating fuel payment assistance, water discount program, discount garbage program, and a weatherization program.

Offers utility payment assistance (electric, gas, oil, propane, water, and heating fuel). Same day emergency assistance is not available; energy applications may take up to 4-6 weeks to be processed. Phone lines may be busy, calls are answered in the order they are received; once in queue, do not hang up. Due to high call volume, callers may receive busy tone, continue calling until placed in the queue. Assistance depends on available funding and is not guaranteed.

Provides electric, gas, heating fuel, and water payment assistance.

Provides electric, gas, heating fuel, and water (LIHWA) assistance. Eligible families and individuals will be assisted with a portion of their heating or cooling costs. Assistance is not guaranteed at any time and is dependent on funding availability.

Offices are located in Bend, Redmond, Madras, Prineville, and La Pine.

Provides electric, gas, heating fuel, and water (LIHWA) assistance. Eligible families and individuals will be assisted with a portion of their heating or cooling costs. Assistance is not guaranteed at any time and is dependent on funding availability.

Offices are located in Bend, Redmond, Madras, Prineville, and La Pine.

Provides electric, gas, heating fuel, and water (LIHWA) assistance. Eligible families and individuals will be assisted with a portion of their heating or cooling costs. Assistance is not guaranteed at any time and is dependent on funding availability.

Offices are located in Bend, Redmond, Madras, Prineville, and La Pine.

Provides limited one time basic needs assistance. Assistance may include clothing, furniture, laundry, linens, towels and blankets, kitchenware (dishes, pots, pans, glasses, etc.), diapers and wipes, and personal hygiene supplies. One time limited assistance with utility payments such as telephone, water, electric, and gas. All payments are made directly to the vendor, and assistance is not guaranteed. The amount of assistance is on a case by case basis and current funding availability.

Provides various forms of energy and weatherization assistance, including:
-Energy Services: May assist clients who have received a shut-off notice for electric, gas, or heating fuel service.
-Weatherization: Helps households save as much as $200/year on electric bills. Provides up-to-date information on how to save energy and free energy-saving products.
-Insulation: Provides increased insulation in site-built and mobile homes. Eligible areas include floors, attics, and walls in site-built homes and underbelly blown-in insulation in mobile homes.
-Heating Source Repair: May be able to service, repair, or replace broken furnaces, heating systems, or wood stoves, or provide a permanent heat source in homes without an existing source.
-LIHWA: Assistance with water service payments for low-income families.

Provides various forms of energy and weatherization assistance, including:
-Energy Services: May assist clients who have received a shut-off notice for electric, gas, or heating fuel service.
-Weatherization: Helps households save as much as $200/year on electric bills. Provides up-to-date information on how to save energy and free energy-saving products.
-Insulation: Provides increased insulation in site-built and mobile homes. Eligible areas include floors, attics, and walls in site-built homes and underbelly blown-in insulation in mobile homes.
-Heating Source Repair: May be able to service, repair, or replace broken furnaces, heating systems, or wood stoves, or provide a permanent heat source in homes without an existing source.
-LIHWA: Assistance with water service payments for low-income families.

Energy assistance program for households with seniors that heat with electricity, natural gas, oil, propane, wood pellets or wood through a limited federal government funding program. The Low Income Home Energy Program (LIHEAP) makes a one-time payment directly to the utility account.

Offers financial assistance for electric, gas, heating fuel, and water payments. Assistance is limited and not guaranteed.

Offers financial assistance for electric, gas, heating fuel, and water payments. Assistance is limited and not guaranteed.

Polk County Resource Center provides the following services: Emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, birth certificates, ID cards, and prescriptions; hygiene items, diapers, transportation passes, shower passes and gas cards; comprehensive information and referral; child care resources and referrals and education to providers and parents. Also offers seasonal programs including school supplies and holiday assistance.

Polk County Resource Center provides the following services: Emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, birth certificates, ID cards, and prescriptions; hygiene items, diapers, transportation passes, shower passes and gas cards; comprehensive information and referral; child care resources and referrals and education to providers and parents. Also offers seasonal programs including school supplies and holiday assistance.

Rent assistance is provided on a case-by-case basis in order to prevent eviction or to assist people to obtain housing. Utility assistance is provided on a case-by-case basis to help households prevent disconnection or get a utility reconnected.

The Salvation Army provides a food pantry (including bread distribution), clothing for adults and children, emergency financial assistance for utilities and rent, and seasonal services (back to school drives and holiday programs).

Offers assistance for electric, gas, or water payments by appointment only. Does not provide heating fuel assistance. Funding is limited and it is available on a first come, first served basis.

Provides electric assistance for Douglas Electric, and gas service for Avista Gas customers.

Provides clothing, and furniture. May also provide financial assistance for rent, electric and gas bills, car repair services, and prescriptions for older adults. Utility assistance is only open to the general public at certain times of the year and households are eligible for utility assistance once every 12 months.

Provides electric, water, propane, and rent payment assistance. Also provides gas money to get to medical appointments and work.

Energy assistance program provides financial help with electric, gas, heating fuel (oil, wood, and propane), and water bills. Assistance is limited and not guaranteed.

Provides emergency rent and utility assistance (electric, water, natural gas, and propane) for households facing eviction (or with past due rent) or shutoff, as funds allow. Household caps are in place, and client contribution is encouraged if feasible. The landlord will be contacted to confirm tenant information who must live in the Silver Falls School District.

When funding is available LIHEAP helps households with electricity, natural gas, oil, propane, wood pellets or wood through a limited federal government funding program. Makes a one-time payment directly to the caller's utility account.

Project Care funds are provided by Central Lincoln PUD customers through bill payments and can be used for limited emergency assistance with PUD bills.

Provides utility assistance for Pacific Power customers only. Also provides propane vouchers for up to 10 gallons of propane per month during the winter.

Provides a range of services which include assistance for food, rent, utilities, prescriptions, and medical bills. Financial assistance is provided once every 12 months and is limited by resource availability.

Provides emergency support for past due electric (PGE or Pacific Power), gas (NW Natural), heating oil, and rent payment bills. Assistance is limited.

Provides emergency financial assistance for utilities and gas vouchers. Funding is limited. If needs exceed available funding, St. Mary's Poor Fund volunteers will assist in finding other agencies that may be able to cover the remaining expense.

Provides financial assistance for costs of living, including rent, utility bills, minor home and car repair, moving expenses, and other needs depending on a person's situation.

Offers rent and energy assistance, on a case by case basis, one-way bus tickets depending on availability of funds, and food boxes (once per month). Referrals to other outreach organizations are also available.

Offers limited rental and utility assistance, and gas vouchers for emergency transportation on a first come, first served basis. Other limited services may be arranged as needed. Volunteers make home visits to assess clients' needs. No services are available on site.

Provides direct assistance to households in need:

-Rent and utility assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Funding is available once per lifetime (up to $250 for utilities; rental assistance is determined on a case by case basis).

-Funding is limited for oil/propane; does not provide firewood.

Offers limited rent and utility (electric, gas, propane, and water) assistance.

Provides assistance with rent and utilities. Clients are able to receive assistance once in a 12 month period. Amount of assistance varies with available funds, but is not to exceed $100. The landlord or utility company must be able to ensure the client will be able to remain in housing or continue utility service during the period that the agency is assisting with.
Bills do need to be in client's name.
Funds are mailed directly to the landlord or utility company

Provides help with rent and utilities (electric, gas, and water) to those who have existing housing.

Emergency aid provided to help people pay electricity, natural gas, heating fuel and prescriptions when funding is available. For utility assistance, financial assistance is usually the last $50 of the bill. Cannot provide deposits for service connection. Prescription assistance depends on the type of medication.

Provides limited rent assistance, utility assistance, gasoline, prescription and medical bill assistance, and other financial help on first-come, first-served basis. No cash assistance; all payments are made directly to the vendor. Referrals to other outreach agencies are provided.

Provides help with rent, utility payments, emegency shelter, travel, and other needs.

Provides limited, one-time payment assistance for electricity, water, or natural gas. No help for phones, cable TV, garbage, or other services. No help or vouchers for gasoline or propane. Assistance is dependent on available funding, and is NOT guaranteed.

Provides a food pantry, thrift shop, household goods vouchers, bus passes, and prescription assistance. Also assists with rent and utility payments on an emergency basis. May be able to provide sleeping bags and tents, subject to availability. Assistance is on a first come, first served basis. Donations accepted.

Provides assistance with rent and utilities. Funds are limited when available; maximum aid provided $150.

Provides limited emergency assistance with rent, utilities, bus fare, car repairs, gas vouchers, laundry vouchers, and other forms of concrete assistance.

Assists with electric, gas, heating fuel (propane, oil, pellets and wood), and water payments. Wood and pellets are reimbursed up to a certain amount upon purchase by the client. Gas, electric, and water payments are made to utility provider (Pacific Power and/or Avista) and credited to client's account.

Assists with electric, gas, and heating fuel (propane, oil, pellets and wood). Wood and pellets are reimbursed up to a certain amount upon purchase by the client. Gas and electric payments are made to utility provider and credited to the client's account.

Offers rent assistance, and energy assistance for electric and gas bills, and propane needs.

May be able to help with rent, utilities, prescriptions, identification & birth certificates, gas, regional bus fare, and other urgent needs. Usually only able to pay a portion of the requested amount.

Community outreach provides the following programs:
-Up to 1 year of rental assistance and/or assistance with move-in related costs
-One-time per calendar year assistance with utilities (electric, gas, heating fuel, and water), and a PUD discount program
-Emergency shelter for up to 30 days
-Assists with applications for DSHS programs and Section 8 housing
-Provides information and referral for all community members including older adults and adults with disabilities, to other agencies and services, including comprehensive employment services, and produces a Community Resource Guide

Low-income individuals and families can receive help with home heating costs. Assistance is provided on a first-come, first-served basis for a variety of heating sources.

Provides one-time financial assistance in emergency situations when no other help is available. Assistance includes rent and rental deposits, utility (electricity and gas) and water bills, small medical bills, or other emergencies requiring financial assistance. Does NOT provide assistance with purchase of a vehicle or paying for gasoline. Checks are written directly to service provider. Recent assistance from We Care is taken into consideration and may place applications at a lower priority compared to first-time applications.

Assists in maintaining housing and reducing barriers to gaining housing. Assistance may include rent deposit, rental assistance, pet fee deposit (excludes ongoing fees), moving assistance (van rental or temporary storage fees), and utility assistance (electric, water, gas) and is subject to availability of funds or until the program ends June 30, 2023.

Provides emergency food boxes, information and referral to community resources, and limited funds to assist with utility payments (electric, gas, and water). Food boxes are available to households once per month.

Provides financial support to offset residential energy (electric, gas, and heating fuel) and water costs when funding is available.