How much funding does Utility Assistance Program — Phase 3 (CAO of WNY) provide?

Utility Assistance Program — Phase 3 (CAO of WNY) provides Up to $300, splittable between two bills (up to $150 each) in funding.

When is the deadline for Utility Assistance Program — Phase 3 (CAO of WNY)?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Utility Assistance Program — Phase 3 (CAO of WNY)?

Eligible applicants: Individuals; Families. Geography: New York.

Utility Assistance Program — Phase 3 (CAO of WNY)

Community Action Organization of Western New York Inc

Foundation Periodic Hardship Grants Energy Efficiency Grants

Funding Amount

Up to $300, splittable between two bills (up to $150 each)

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Individuals
Families

Geography

New York

Overview

CAO of WNY's Utility Assistance Program provides emergency support to households at risk of utility shutoff. Eligible families may receive up to $300 in assistance, applied to past-due bills for electric, heating, water, phone or internet service, and payments may be split between two bills (up to $150 each). The page carries the notice 'Please note that Utility Assistance funds are now exhausted. Applications are still being accepted and will be placed on a waitlist.'

How to Apply

Apply online via the link on the page, or in person at upcoming application events announced on CAO of WNY's social media. Applicants must provide a valid photo ID and Social Security number for the head of household, identification for other household members, proof of address, proof of household income for the past 30 days, and current utility bill(s). Questions: 716-881-5150 ext. 4414.

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What Community Action Organization of Western New York Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 12
Total given: $1.23M
Median grant: $94K
Range: $7,356–$215K

100% of its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in New York, where this grant's project is located.
Top recipient cities: Buffalo, NY.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
0% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.