North Dakota

Low-Income Energy Programs Federal | State | Charitable

Federal

LIHEAP Contact
Public Inquiries: 866-614-6005
Website

Online Application
www.applyforhelp.nd.gov/

LIHEAP Administering Agency Contacts
Local Administering Agency Contacts

Weatherization Assistance Program
Local Administering Agency Contacts Website Online Application

LIHEAP FY 2024 Funding
$21,175,977
*including additional $584,025 from Infrastructure and Jobs Act (IIJA), (Pub. L. 117-58)

LIHEAP Income Eligibility Level
60% State Median Income

LIHEAP FY 2024 Benefit
Heating: $6 minimum, $1,100 maximum
Cooling: $1 minimum, $1,000 maximum
Crisis: $500 maximum

LIHEAP Households Served in FY 2020
Heating: 12,563
Cooling: 193
Winter/Year-round Crisis: 735
Weatherization: 1,012

LIHEAP Program Dates
Heating: October 1 - May 31
Cooling, Crisis, and Weatherization: Year-round

State

Qualifying households can get a voucher for up to $300 from their local county social services office to buy a window air conditioner and fans. To qualify, the low-income household must have at least one person with a medical need that makes him or her vulnerable to heat-related illnesses. A note is needed from a medical professional verifying that he or she has a condition.
Contact a local community service agency.

Emergency Charitable Assistance

Please note these charitable funds are last resort emergency funds with limited resources and limited times of operation.

Energy Share
A statewide, private fuel fund corporation funded by private donations, utility companies across North Dakota and the LIHEAP. Funds may pay for service charges, reconnection fees, or security lights. Administered by local community action agencies.

  • Dakota Prairie Community Action, 701-662-6500 or 1-800-321-5943
  • Community Action Program Region VI, Inc., 701-252-1821 or 1-800-726-8179

Capital Electric Coop
Operation Roundup
Customer donations are placed in the Capital Electric Charitable Trust, Inc. to be donated to qualified individuals and organizations. A five-member board of directors for the Charitable Trust reviews the fund applications and determines the recipients each year.
701-223-1513 or 1-888-223-1513 (western ND)
http://capitalelec.coopwebbuilder2.com/content/operation-round

Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative
Operation Round Up
Customer donations provide funds for individuals, families and community projects.
Online applications are available.
800-342-4671 or 701-493-2281

Mountrail-Williams Electric Cooperative
Operation Round Up 
Member-donated funds are awarded on an application basis to needy individuals and community-based, non-profit organizations.
For more information, contact Chris Brostuen or Ron Aadnes
1-800-279-2667
www.mwec.com/content/operation-round

Nodak Electric Cooperative
Operation RoundupĀ® 
Customer donations are put into a special account used to assist local individuals and non-profit organizations with crucial needs including food, shelter, clothing, health care, emergency services, education, and charitable causes.
701-746-4461 or 800-732-4373
www.nodakelectric.com/operation-roundup

Northern Plains Electric Cooperative
Operation Round Up 
Customer donations provide funds for local needy individuals and charitable organizations. Online applications are available or call or email to request an application for funds.
1-800-882-2500
https://www.nplains.com/