Fuel Assistance Organizations

Most of these organizations offer assistance during the winter months.  Should you find yourself in an unusual situation and in need of assistance, you might wish to contact one of these agencies.

 

Dire Need Program                                                                675-2700 ext 1037

PO Box 278, Pablo, MT  59855

 

Enrolled members may seek assistance here.  Form must be completed; determination is usually given within 24 hours.  Contact HRD in the Tribal Complex for more information.

 

Energy Share                                                                          758-5433 or 1-800-344-5979

PO Box 8300, Kalispell, MT  59904

 

Based on need.  Designed for folks going through a one-time crisis.  Customer must write a letter and explain what the emergency is.  The request goes before a committee for approval.  Maximum “loan” amount is $500 and recipients are asked to pay back money, when they can.

 

Family Crisis Center                                                              883-3350

Dept. of Family Services                                                                                   24 hr. Line: (406) 676-2518

706 3rd Ave E #5, Polson, MT  59860

 

Assistance is based on need or specific situation rather than income.  However, a form must be completed and income verification must be provided.  Approval or disapproval is usually given within one day.  The program will not pay reconnect fees or deposits.

 

Northwest Montana Human Resource                                  758-5433 or 1-800-344-5979

214 Main Street

PO Box 8300, Kalispell, MT  59904

 

Assistance is based on income.  Formal application is used.  Assistance for weatherization of homes is also available based on high-energy consumption for the previous 12 months; those eligible for LIEAP are also eligible for the weatherization with the elderly and handicapped receiving first priority.  Call 758-5455 for weatherization information.

 

Tribal Fuel Assistance                                                           675-2700 ext 1036

PO Box 278, Pablo, MT  59855

 

Based on income and the availability of their funds.  Enrolled CS&KT members and first generation descendants are eligible.  Formal application and verification of income for 90 days prior to applying is needed.  Program does not cover reconnect fee or meter deposit.  This program is funded with the same money as LIEAP.