Minnesota Energy Assistance Program - Crisis
Minnesota Department of Commerce / LSSA
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Minnesota Energy Assistance Program - Crisis in its Duluth, MN research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Emergency assistance for Minnesota households facing heating crisis such as utility shutoff, furnace failure, or running out of fuel. Available year-round in addition to regular energy assistance. Administered locally by LSSA for Duluth area.
Emergency grant for heating crisis situations
Record set last reviewed 2026-05-25. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Duluth, MN, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Varies, no individual cap; projects typically $10K-$200K+
- FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Coverage Up to $30,000
- HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes Varies by jurisdiction, typically $5,000-$15,000 per unit
- EPA / WIIN Act Lead Service Line Replacement Varies, full line replacement cost covered in many programs
Key Details
- Emergency heating assistance up to $1,000
- Available year-round for crisis
- Furnace repair, shutoff prevention
- Income at or below 50% state median
- Administered by LSSA in Duluth
How to Apply
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Track this programProgram phone: (218) 722-1497
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Available year-round for emergencies
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Minnesota Energy Assistance Program - Crisis in Duluth, MN?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $1,000 emergency. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Minnesota Energy Assistance Program - Crisis in Duluth?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters. It also carries a low-income tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Minnesota Energy Assistance Program - Crisis in Duluth, MN?
Confirm the application route directly with Minnesota Department of Commerce / LSSA; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (218) 722-1497. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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