North Central Community Action Agencies, Inc.  

317 Detroit St.

Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 872-0351 or 872-1201

Energy Assistance Program begins October 1st 2026.

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Energy Assistance : Starts October 1, 2026 - Ends April 30, 2027


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The Energy Assistance Program  offers assistance to eligible households to meet the cost of home energy bills through heating months. Assistance is available to homeowners and renters alike who have an energy burden. Call our offices for the current income guidelines and more information.     

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Crisis Assistance​

Households who have had their utilities shut off, have received a disconnect notice from their utility company, are on active payment agreement, have a low pre-paid balance, or are out of fuel, may be eligible for crisis assistance to help restore service, avert a disconnection of their services, or to have fuel delivered to them. Those households should contact our office as soon as possible to inquire about assistance.   


                    
Application Process

The administrative office at 317 Detroit Street, Door A, is accepting drop-off applications starting October 1, 2026. You do not need an appointment to drop-off an application. Applications are accepted Monday through Thursday from 8am-3pm and Fridays from 8am-12pm.  If you have questions, please contact our office for more information.

Click the link below for a printable Energy Assistance Application.​​​


Click the button below for a link to the printable EAP application or the online web-application. 





Please click the link below for a list of required documents to bring with at the time you turn in your application.

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Elderly, disabled, and home-bound applicants should contact the office to inquire about mail-in application.


​​Eligibility

​Applicants must qualify for the program based on the most recent Office Management and Budget guidelines.  Eligibility is at or below 150% of poverty.  Call to inquire about the current guidelines, schedule an intake appointment. Please click the link below for current year income guidelines.

              

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