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Energy Assistance Program

The application for the Energy Assistance Program is called the Minnesota Energy Programs Application. Applications are NOT accepted from June 1 to September 30.

Helpful steps to apply for Energy Assistance:

1. Click the language choice, open and print the application.
2. Follow the instructions on pages 5-6 to fill in the application.
3. Read the Rights and Responsibilities (pp. 7-8).
4. Sign and date the application on the bottom of the last page.
5. Include the most recent copy of your heating and electric bills.
6. Address your own envelope using the local energy assistance provider address in your area. To find your local energy assistance provider, click here.
7. Add postage and mail the application with copies of income documentation and energy bills.

ENGLISH
Click here to download the application, instructions and your rights and responsibilities.

The application and information about the program are also available in other languages:

SPANISH
Click here to download the application, instructions and your rights and responsibilities.

SOMALI
Click here to download the application, instructions and your rights and responsibilities.

HMONG
Click here to download the application, instructions and your rights and responsibilities.

RUSSIAN
Click here to download the application, instructions and your rights and responsibilities.

VIETNAMESE
Click here to download the application, instructions and your rights and responsibilities.

LARGE PRINT (ENGLISH)
Click here to download the application, instructions and your rights and responsibilities.

ACTIVE APPLICATION (ENGLISH)
Click here to download the application, instructions and your rights and responsibilities.

Using the Active Application (you can fill this out using your computer):

1. Click the link above to open the active application.
2. Follow the instructions on pages 5-6 to fill out the application on you computer. Use the tab key or mouse to move from field to field. Click the mouse or hit enter to put a mark in a box.
3. Print pages 1-4 of the completed application and then sign and date it on page 4.
4. Read the Rights and Responsibilities (pp. 7-8).
5. Include the most recent copy of your heating and electric bills.
6. Address your own envelope using the local energy assistance provider address in your area. To find your local energy assistance provider, click here.
7. Add postage and mail the application with copies of income documentation and energy bills.