Coös, Carroll and Grafton Counties, NH-
Tri-County Fuel Assistance Applications Still Open
With the recent cold weather, Tri-County Community Action Program (TCCAP) wishes to announce that it is still taking applications for the NH Fuel Assistance and Electric Assistance programs. Households who have not yet been approved for assistance are encouraged to contact one of our local offices to make an appointment to apply.
The Fuel Assistance Program provides grants for eligible households to help pay for their heating expenses. Applications for this seasonal program will be taken through the end of April. Renters, as well as homeowners, may be eligible for the program. The program determines eligibility by household size and gross monthly household income. Benefits are provided in the form of credit with the heating supply vendor. The program can also assist renters that pay for their heat indirectly through their rent. Applicants are required to apply for assistance each heating
season and will be required to bring documentation for household members and their income.
The Electric Assistance Program can provide a discount on a household’s monthly electric bill. This program operates year-round. Again, renters, as well as homeowners, are eligible. The electric bill must be in the name of an adult household member. Eligibility is determined to take into account family size and gross monthly income. The level of discount is determined by the household income with the lowest monthly income families receiving the largest discount amount. A house does need to recertify each year to remain eligible.
To apply, contact the TCCAP office nearest you: Carroll County (603) 323-7400, Coös County (603) 752-3248, or Grafton County (603) 968-3560
Current Monthly Gross Income Guidelines
Household Size 30-day Income Limit
1 $2,577
2 $3,370
3 $4,163
4 $4,956
5 $5,749
6 $6,542
7 $6,691
8 $6,839
Fuel & Electrical Assistance is a vital, life-saving service has been a cornerstone of Community Action for over 40 years. In the last year, assisted over 6,500 individuals and families in all three northern NH counties. Testimonials we’ve received from our clients demonstrate how important this program is. When people are confident that they will be able to do something as necessary as heat their home, it makes it
easier for them to get involved with other activities that help move them out of poverty.
Tri-County Community Action Program (TCCAP) is a private nonprofit organization that serves over 27,000 New Hampshire residents annually in the Tri-County area.
Tri-County Community Action Program (TCCAP) is a private nonprofit organization that serves over 27,000 New Hampshire residents annually in the Tri-County area.
