[Last updated: 12/16/2025]
Low-Income Energy Programs
Federal | Utility | Charitable
Federal
LIHEAP Contact
Public Inquiries: 833-317-1080
Website
Local LIHEAP Administering Agency Contacts
Local Administering Agency Contacts and Tribal LIHEAP Offices
Weatherization Assistance Program
Local Administering Agency Contacts and Tribal LIHEAP Offices
Website
LIHEAP FY 2026 Funding
$21,186,043
*including additional $537,540 from Infrastructure and Jobs Act (IIJA), (Pub. L. 117-58)
LIHEAP Income Eligibility Level
60% State Median Income
Weatherization: 200% Federal Poverty Level
LIHEAP FY 2026 Benefit
Heating: $180 minimum, $3,228 maximum
Crisis: $9,999 maximum
LIHEAP Households Served in FY 2024
Heating: 14,675
Year-round Crisis: 344
Weatherization: 414
LIHEAP Program Dates
Heating: Year-round
Crisis: Year-round
Weatherization: Year-round
Utility
Low-Income Rate Assistance
NorthWestern Energy
Northwestern Energy Discount
Customers who qualify for LIHEAP, automatically receive a discount on their NorthWestern Energy electric and natural gas bills. Apply for LIHEAP through a local Human Resource Council.
1-833-317-1080
Flathead Electric Cooperative
50% Basic Charge Waiver
Eligible members receive a credit equal to half the basic charge on their bill each month. Residential members must qualify as low-income according to the guidelines set by LIHEAP (150% of federal poverty level). Members qualifying with LIHEAP after October 1 will automatically be eligible. All recipients must reapply each year.
- Kalispell Office: 406-751-4483
- Libby Office: 406-293-7122
Park Electric Co-op
Senior Income Eligible Discount
Available to members of the Cooperative, 60 years of age or older who meet LIHEAP eligibility guidelines. Available on a first come, first serve basis. An application is available on the website.
406-222-7778
Low-Income Energy Efficiency
Sun River Electric Coop
Home Weatherization Program
Provides funding to weatherize residential homes for low-income households located within the service delivery area of Sun River Electric Coop. Energy saving practices such as insulation, window replacement, weather stripping and furnace repair or replacement qualifies under this program. To apply for this assistance call: Opportunities, Inc.
1-800-253-4091 or 1-406-761-0310
Emergency Charitable Assistance
Please note these charitable funds are last resort emergency funds with limited resources and limited times of operation.
Energy Share of Montana
Provides one-time assistance, most often in the form of help with a heating bill, but occasionally with heating equipment repairs or other special energy needs. It is distributed on the basis of need rather than federal poverty guidelines or on the recipient's fuel type. Apply through a local Human Resource Council.
1-800-777-7589
My Neighbor in Need
Emergency fuel assistance may be available through My Neighbor in Need. Call the number listed below to request assistance.
406-750-2542
Lincoln Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Operation Round-Up (ORU)
Low-income families, individuals and senior citizens who qualify for assistance through designated social service agencies can benefit from the program. Winter heating assistance grants are paid by distributing ORU funds through LEC's in-house energy assistance program. To enroll in the program check the 'Please enroll me in Operation Roundup' box on your electric bill or contact LEC and a customer service representative will enroll you in the program.
(406) 889-3301
