New England Farm Workers' Council

The NEFWC Fuel Assistance Program serves households who meet income guidelines. Eligibility is based on household size and gross (before taxes and deductions) income though some other factors may play a role in eligibility. Whether you own your home or rent you can apply. Whether you pay for your heat or your heat is included in your rent you can apply. You may not be eligible if you live in subsidized housing AND your heat is included in your rent.

                        Eligibility for 1 person - $34.001 or below

                                           2 people - $44,463 or below

                                           3 people - $54,925 or below

                                           4 people - $65,387 or below

                        The income limit increases as the houehold size increases  

WHAT?         Assistance is provided to eligible households toward their primary source of heat, or rent, if the heat-is-included in the rent. This assistance is not intended to pay all of your heating costs. Assistance toward a secondary heat source is provided only in certain emergency situations, or at the end of the heating season in some years.

You will receive a discount rate on your utility bills, if you receive service from a public utility, i.e., National Grid or Unitil. You may receive weatherization of your home or apartment; and burner repair or replacement if you are a homeowner.

  WHEN?         Applications are taken by APPOINTMENT ONLY. We also have other locations where applicatons are taken. Call, write or stop in at NEFWC to make an appointment. Applications will be taken through May12th.