Call toll-free number to apply * online applications not offered at this time * pre-screening takes 8-10 minutes over the phone * utility documents will be needed * Further documentation will be needed after prescreen
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
Low-income families * customers of local utility agencies that partner with LEAP
Fees
Free
Contacts
Chantel Dalton - Manager, Call Centre cdalton@uwsimcoemuskoka.ca Shelby Tinney - Team Lead
Languages
English
Area(s) Served
Simcoe County
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services:
Access centre to apply for LEAP (Low-Income Energy Assistance Program) one-time emergency financial assistance
Program details:
program runs throughout the year
maximum grant amount for gas customers $500
for homes heated exclusively with electricity $600
grant is credited directly toward energy bill
agency can arrange hold on a disconnection notice while a case is being assessed