An Energy Assistance Foundation Program
HEATING SEASON BEGINS | OCT. 1 -MAY 31, 2025
Please review all qualifications. ALL QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE VERIFIED.
Are You Eligible for Assistance from the EAF?
Complete the Pre-Qualification Form provided below.
QUALIFICATION 1
You must live in a qualified county to be eligible for assistance.
WNCF energy assistance is distributed in collaboration with Partner Agencies throughout Illinois.
WNCF benefits customers between 200% - 300% of Federal Poverty Level (FPL) or 80% of the county’s Area Median Income (AMI).
QUALIFICATION 2
Your monthly gross income and houseold members must fall within our ranges to be eligible.
Income Guidelines
For weatherization and bill payment assistance. Note: Income will be verified and families must show proof of income. A family's monthly gross income must fall between the below ranges, based upon family size, to qualify.
If your household income falls below WNCF income ranges, you may apply for LIHEAP assistance or call
877-411-WARM (9276) for more information.
IMPORTANT NOTES | PLEASE READ
Please note the following in regards to obtaining financial assistance from the Energy Assistance Foundation:
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A Matching Customer Payment within the last 45 days is required to receive energy assistance.
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Account balance must be $1,500 or below (including payment plan amounts).
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Account must be ACTIVE. No written-off accounts will be considered.
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The Energy Assistance Foundation Program provides pledges for those customers in crisis and is meant to be utilized as a one-time, not on-going, bill payment solution.
Do I qualify for assistance from the EAF?
Please complete the following form to pre-qualify for energy assistance.
You may be eligible for assistance from the EAF.
We apologize, but you are not currently eligible for assistance from the EAF. Please review the guidelines.
If you are below income guidelines, your household may qualify for LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program). We encourage you to contact Help Illinois Families Assistance Hotline at 833.711.0374 or visit helpillinoisfamilies.com.
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If you are above income guidelines, unfortunately, you do not qualify for assistance from the EAF.