MLGW Plus1 Utility Assistance
Memphis Light, Gas and Water
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs MLGW Plus1 Utility Assistance in its Memphis, TN research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
MLGW Plus1 program collects customer donations to assist neighbors facing utility shutoffs. Administered through local social service agencies. For Memphis homeowners in crisis, prevents shutoffs that could trigger health/safety code violations affecting home repair eligibility.
Crisis utility assistance; amount varies by agency
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-01. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Memphis, TN, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- RRRAP, Residential Repair & Rehab Assistance Pilot Up to $25,000 (forgivable)
- 901HELP Memphis Home Empowerment Loan $5,000, $25,000 low-interest loan
- Habitat Memphis Aging in Place Program Free (grant, up to ~$20,000)
- LISC Critical Home Repair for Seniors Up to $20,000 (grant)
Key Details
- Emergency utility assistance funded by MLGW customer donations
- Administered through local social service agencies
- Prevents shutoffs that can disqualify homes from repair programs
- Call MLGW or 211 for referral to current agency
How to Apply
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Track this programProgram phone: 901-544-6549
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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).
- A recent utility bill for the home (energy and weatherization programs use it to confirm service and usage).
- 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: Year-round when funds available
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for MLGW Plus1 Utility Assistance in Memphis?
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 MLGW Plus1 Utility Assistance in Memphis, TN?
Confirm the application route directly with Memphis Light, Gas and Water; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 901-544-6549. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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