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Utility Emergency Services Fund - Utility Grants

1608 Walnut Street, Suite 600, Philadelphia, PA 19103

A) Residents of Philadelphia who have not received a UGP grant in the past 24 months B) Shut-off notice or be off service for PECO or PWD C) Owe an amount that is not in excess of the utility grant D) Income at or below 175% of Federal Poverty Level (determined at the time of application) E) During LIHEAP season: Have applied for LIHEAP Cash and Crisis program first, before coming to UESF.
Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm Website and email available 24/7
https://uesfacts.org/our-programs/utility-grant-program/
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A) Fill out Check Your Eligibility form on website B) Attend outreach event: visit the website for up-to-date events information. C) Visit an intake center; see map on website. D) Call or email for more information.

Any monies owed to satisfy zero balance with application of the grant to you account.

Philadelphia, PA

Description

Provides financial assistance to low income individuals and families who are facing utility terminations or who have had their utilities shut off. All grants must be applied to the utility account and reach a zero balance. If amount owed exceeds maximum grant allowed, the applicant is responsible for the balance. Families and individuals are eligible to apply for assistance every two years. PECO and the Philadelphia Water Department match each dollar provided by grant. This grant, in addition to the matching utility bill credit, and any contribution by the individual, must zero out the utility bill.

Providing organization

Utility Emergency Services Fund

Provides energy assistance to low income families. Other services include housing assistance, supportive services, and self-sufficiency education in an effort to achieve long term housing stability for families.