Energy Assistance Program (Direct Vendor Payment)
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Eligible organizations
- Undocumented individuals welcome to apply
Geography
- Income-based requirements
Overview
Energy Assistance Program
Status: Currently on hiatus; concluded with resumption scheduled for fall (as of event date August 2024). No specific date available.
Overview: Direct vendor payment energy assistance program that has concluded but will resume in the fall.
Geographic Scope: Chicago, Illinois (Northwest Side)
- UBR (Water Program): Water bill assistance
- Share The Warmth Program: For Peoples Gas consumers with past due balances only
- PIPP: Recertifications only
Related Programs Available
- Undocumented individuals welcome to apply
- Income-based requirements
Eligibility
- Social Security Numbers (hard copy) of all household members
- Most recent gas/electric/water bill (if applicable)
- Proof of 30-day income for all household members
Documentation Required
- Wednesday: 9 AM - 4 PM (Walk-ins welcome; in-person capacity 35)
- Tuesday & Thursday: Remote applications only
Availability
Location: Parent University, 3030 N Mobile Ave, Chicago, IL 60634 (Behind the school in the mods door #14)
Hours: 9 AM - 5 PM
How to Apply
How to Apply
1. Visit Parent University at 3030 N Mobile Ave, Chicago, IL 60634 (Door #14, behind the school in the mods)
2. Days & Times:
- Wednesday: 9 AM - 4 PM (Walk-ins welcome, in-person capacity 35)
- Tuesday & Thursday: Remote applications only
3. Bring required documentation
- Social Security Numbers (hard copy) of all household members
- Most recent gas/electric/water bill (if applicable)
- Proof of 30-day income for all household members
Required Documentation
What Northwest Side Housing Center actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 3
- Total given
- $143K
- Median grant
- $11K
- Range
- $5,460–$127K
- By dollars: Illinois 100%. Top recipient cities: Chicago, IL.
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