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The Ohio Utility Assistance Program, which is administered by Dollar Energy Fund, provides assistance to eligible customers of select utility companies in Ohio. Customers may be eligible to receive a grant that is applied directly to their bill. Program guidelines and eligibility requirements are subject to change.
Open from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, for service that is off or in threat of termination.
Grants are dispersed on a first come, first serve basis to eligible applicants while funding is available.
Applicants must have paid at least $100 on their account in the previous 90 days.
Applicants must have an outstanding balance on their utility bill of at least $100.
The maximum grant amount an applicant may receive is $300 per utility ($600 maximum if a grant is received for both gas and electric service).
Applicants can only receive one grant per utility every 12 months.
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.
Name on account must be that of an adult who is currently living in the home.
Account must be residential, single home or apartment. No “cooking only,” commercial, industrial, or apartments with shared utility service.
All applicants must provide verification of income.
Income-eligible clients must apply for all federally-funded programs when those programs are open.
Customers on Ohio’s Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) are not eligible for assistance.
Dollar Energy Fund grants cannot be used to cover security deposits or reconnection fees.
Total gross household income must be between 175% +$1 and 250% 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 | Monthly (households from 175% + $1 up to 250% Federal Poverty Level – FPL) | Yearly (households from 175% + $1 up to 250% Federal Poverty Level – FPL) |
| 1 | $2,329 to $3,325 | $27,931 to $39,900 |
| 2 | $3,157 to $4,508 | $37,871 to $54,100 |
| 3 | $3,985 to $5,692 | $47,811 to $68,300 |
| 4 | $4,814 to $6,875 | $57,751 to $82,500 |
| 5 | $5,642 to $8,058 | $67,691 to $96,700 |
| 6 | $6,470 to $9,242 | $77,631 to $110,900 |
| 7 | $7,299 to $10,425 | $87,571 to $125,100 |
| 8 | $8,127 to $11,608 | $97,511 to $139,300 |
| Each add’l add | $829 to $1,183 | $9,941 to $14,200 |
The Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) is a federally-funded program available to help eligible customers in Maryland with their heat bills. When the program is open, eligible customers must apply for MEAP funding prior to applying for a grant from Dollar Energy Fund.
To be eligible for MEAP, customers must have a gross (before tax) income at or below 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.
Use our Income Calculator to find out if your gross (before tax) income is within the range of eligibility for MEAP.
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally-funded program available to help eligible customers in Arkansas with their utility bills. The program is administered by the Department of Human Services. Eligible customers must apply for LIHEAP funding prior to applying for a grant from Dollar Energy Fund’s Arkansas Utility Assistance Program.
To be eligible for LIHEAP, customers must have a gross (before tax) income at or below 60 percent of the state’s median income.
The Arkansas Utility Assistance Program, which is administered by Dollar Energy Fund, assists eligible utility customers with their SWEPCO utility bills. Customers may be eligible to receive a grant that is applied directly to their utility bill. Our program is a fund of last resort because it goes above and beyond what is available through federal, state and other programs. Program guidelines and eligibility requirements are subject to change.
Open from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, for services that are off only.
Grants are dispersed on a first come, first serve basis to eligible applicants while funding is available.
The maximum grant amount an applicant may receive is $200.
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. Exceptions may be made in cases of extreme hardships.
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.
All applicants must provide verification of income.
Income-eligible clients must apply for all federally-funded programs when those programs are open.
Account must be residential, single home or apartment. No “cooking only,” 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 |
The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) can help you pay your heat and electric bills! EAP is a federally-funded program through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) called the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). EAP provides a one-time annual benefit that can assist you with the high cost of home energy and can help if you are disconnected, or are about to get disconnected. However, an EAP benefit will not cover all of your annual heating and electrics costs, so you should continue to pay your bills regularly.
To be eligible, customers must have a gross (before tax) income at or below 60 percent of the state’s median income. Visit the Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority website for a detailed breakdown of income qualifications and program guidelines.
The I&M Neighbor to Neighbor Program is an emergency relief fund available to qualified I&M customers in Indiana. Administered by Dollar Energy Fund, the program helps low-income customers pay electric bills with a utility assistance grant applied directly to their I&M bill. Program guidelines and eligibility requirements are subject to change.
Service must be off or in threat of termination.
Applicants must have an outstanding balance on their Indiana Michigan Power bill of at least $50.
Applicants must have paid at least $75 on their account.
The maximum grant amount an applicant may receive is $250.
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.
Income-eligible clients must apply for all federally-funded programs when those programs are open.
Customers must meet the guidelines of the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) along with other eligibility standards.
Account must be residential, single home or apartment. No “cooking only,” commercial, industrial, or apartments with shared utility service.
Name on account must be that of an adult who is currently living in the home.
A grant through this program can be used to cover security deposits and reconnection fees.
Total gross household income must be at or below 150% 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 | 150% Monthly | 150% Yearly |
| 1 | $1,995 | $23,940 |
| 2 | $2,705 | $32,460 |
| 3 | $3,415 | $40,980 |
| 4 | $4,125 | $49,500 |
| 5 | $4,835 | $58,020 |
| 6 | $5,545 | $66,540 |
| 7 | $6,255 | $75,060 |
| 8 | $6,965 | $83,580 |
| Each add’l add | $710 | $8,520 |
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally funded program available to help eligible customers in Louisiana with their utility bills. The program is administered by the Louisiana Housing Corporation. Eligible customers must apply for LIHEAP funding prior to applying for a grant from Dollar Energy Fund’s Neighbor to Neighbor Program.
To be eligible for LIHEAP, customers must have a gross (before tax) income at or below 60 percent of the state’s median income.