Power of One
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “Funding model may change at any time based on donor generosity”
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Other requirements
- Must be a BGE residential customer
- Must be a single-parent household
- Must currently have no power in home OR be in receipt of a turn-off notice from BGE
- Must have made at least four separate payments to BGE utility account over the past year (quick multiple payments in succession do not count)
Overview
Program Type: Utility Assistance Grant for BGE Residential Customers
Geographic Scope: BGE service territory (Maryland)
Focus Areas: Financial assistance for utility bills
Program Overview
It offers specialized one-on-one navigational support with the utility assistance application process at the Fuel Fund of Maryland.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a BGE residential customer
- Must be a single-parent household
- Must currently have no power in home OR be in receipt of a turn-off notice from BGE
- Must have made at least four separate payments to BGE utility account over the past year (quick multiple payments in succession do not count)
- Have NOT received a financial grant from the Fuel Fund in the last 365 days
- Understanding that Fuel Fund accepts a limited number of applications each day and daily limits may be reached
What They Fund
- One-time financial grants to help households avoid power disconnection or restore power
- Applicants must pay a portion of their outstanding BGE utility balance
What They Don't Fund
- Ongoing monthly assistance
- Multiple grants within a 12-month period
- Applicants who do not meet the specific eligibility criteria
Contact Information
- Website: fuelfundmaryland.org
- Mailing Address: PO Box 62266, Baltimore, MD 21264-2266
Additional Notes
- One-time grant program (once every 12 months per household)
- Processing time: Up to 5 business days for application review
- Applicants receive confirmation emails when application is received, reviewed, and approved
- No repayment required
- Funding model may change at any time based on donor generosity
How to Apply
How to Apply
- Verify Eligibility: Confirm you meet all eligibility requirements for the Power of One program (single-parent household, BGE residential customer, no power or turn-off notice, etc.)
- Access Application: Click the link on the Get Help page to go to the application page
- Complete Online Application: Submit required information through the online application portal at fuelfundmaryland.org
- Required Information:
- Personal/household information
- BGE account details
- Documentation of current situation (no power or turn-off notice)
- Email address for communication
- Submit Application: Once completed, submit the application
- Receive Confirmation: You will receive a confirmation email when your application is received
- Wait for Review: Allow up to 5 business days for application review (do not submit duplicate applications during this period as it will cause delays)
- Receive Decision: You will be contacted via email with the review results and next steps
- Provide Email Address: If you would like to confirm your email or have questions, contact the Fuel Fund at 410-844-3834
Important Notes
- One application per household per year
- Do not submit duplicate applications
- One-on-one navigational support available from dedicated staff members
- Clear communication provided regarding timelines, expectations, and funds owed to BGE
What Fuel Fund of Maryland Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $3.62M
- Median grant
- $3.62M
- By dollars: Maryland 100%. Top recipient cities: Baltimore, MD.
Example grants
Baltimore Gas & Electric · Baltimore, MD
Recipient organization distributes funds to individuals to assist in paying energy bills
$3.62M
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Single moms
- Hardship
- Poverty alleviation
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