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Funds Available for Energy Assistance

February 3, 2020

Kendall-Grundy Community Action Services, a division of Kendall County Health Department, has funds available for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The mission for energy assistance programs are to assist low income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs by paying a portion of winter energy bills to prevent service interruptions, while providing education on home energy conservation and other opportunities to achieve and maintain energy security and financial self-stability.

To qualify for this assistance on your gas and your electric bills, households must have an income equal to or less than 150 percent of the poverty level as defined in the 2020 poverty guidelines and provide required documentation during the scheduled appointment. Please see requirements below.

2020 Poverty Guidelines:

Family Size Gross Monthly Income
1 $ 1,561
2 $ 2,114
3 $ 2,666
4 $ 3,219
5 $ 3,771
6 $ 4,324



Required documentation for appointment:

  1. Social Security numbers for every household member
  2. Proof of income for the last 30 days including the date of the application for anyone 18 years or older in the household.
  3. Current gas and electric bill issued within the last 30 days (if they pay for the energy directly)

LIHEAP applications are taken based on a first-come, first-served basis until May 31st, 2020 or until funding is exhausted. For more information, please call Kendall-Grundy Community Action Services office located at 1802 N Division St. Suite 602 Morris, (815)941-3262 or Kendall County Health Department, 811 W. John St. Yorkville, (630)553-9100.

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