The Home Energy Assistance Program is designed to assist low-income individuals and families with their heating costs in the winter and cooling costs in the summer. Individuals meeting the income guidelines receive a one-time payment applied to their utility bill. Individuals using forms of energy other than gas and electricity, such as wood, Kerosene, coal, or individuals whose energy costs are included in their rent, are also eligible for the winter program.SNAP recipients receive their applications for winter assistance in the mail in late December or early January and summer applications in June. Non-SNAP recipients must apply in person at their local ARVAC office.Fans are distributed when a weather-related emergency exists as declared by the Governor. The Fan Program offers assistance to households with medical conditions that makes them susceptible to heat. This program is for the purpose of obtaining one fan per household.

Program helps people living with HIV/AIDS who have problems affording housing. Such persons may be actually homeless, or are at risk of becoming homeless. If a person is: HIV-positive has a home but is falling behind on paying rent, mortgage or utilities all of which could lead to eviction, or if one does not have a home (might be staying with relatives or friends temporarily, or staying in shelters or transitional housing, or even on the streets)the HOPWA program can assist one in paying for those housing needs in order for one to have safe, stable, appropriate housing. HOPWA is a state-provided housing assistance program using federal funding that prioritizes solely for community members with a diagnosis of HIV. With housing problems addressed, individuals can in turn access medical care, HIV/AIDS medications and many other services essential to living life as normal as possible. Core HOPWA services include: Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA): long-term housing subsidy. Short-Term Rent, Mortgage or Utility Assistance (STRMU)-up to 21 weeks of assistance. Permanent Housing Placement (PHP) assistance: utility and or security deposits and 1st month rent. Support Services: linkage to essential medical, dental and mental health care, job training, etc.NOTE: HOPWA funds cannot be provided directly to individuals.

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides families with short-term fuel assistance. Persons receiving LIHEAP are connected to family development resources, which provides a link to long-term resources to help families become self-reliant.

Program provides one-time payments to energy suppliers to assist low income households in paying their energy bills. Assistance is provided as funds are available.Summer assistance program is available from July through September.Winter assistance program is available from January through April.

Designed to assist eligible persons with utility bills.

Program is a home heating expense assistance initiative resulting from a partnership between Black Hills Energy and United Way of Northwest Arkansas (UWNWA).Assistance through the Black Hills Cares program is available starting on November 1, 2023. UWNWA, shall utilize available funds to aid needy individuals according to program parameters until funds are exhausted.Assistance is available for gas service bill payment.

Program provides utility cost assistance for residents of Johnson, Pope, or Yell County. Applicants must have a goal of self-sufficiency. Assistance may be provided annually as funds are available.

Utility assistance program

Program provides financial assistance for low income family's utility bill. Summer assistance only applies to electricity bills.

Lifeline is a federal program dedicated to making phone and internet service more affordable for low-income households. This benefit provides eligible consumers with a monthly discount to their plans. Some providers also provide cell phones, please call your local company for information.Those interested must apply for Lifeline and then sign up with a participating phone or internet company, recertify annually, and keep their information up to date. See website link for information on how to apply.

Program is designed to assist qualified, low-income, elderly, and disabled individuals with a one-time payment to assist with energy costs during specified times of the year. Program eligibility is based on household size and income, not on the amount of a monthly bill. Please call to verify assistance is available.

Designed to assist eligible persons with utility bills.

Program assists qualified families with rent, mortgage, and utility assistance.Note: Community members that qualify will be offered food when staff does their onsite intake interview.

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides families with short-term fuel assistance. Persons receiving LIHEAP are connected to family development resources, which provides a link to long-term resources to help families become self-reliant.

Conway Corporation funds are provided for Conway Corporation clients only. Priority is given to families with elderly, disabled, or children.

Program helps people living with HIV/AIDS who have problems affording housing. Such persons may be actually homeless, or are at risk of becoming homeless. If a person is: HIV-positive has a home but is falling behind on paying rent, mortgage or utilities all of which could lead to eviction, or if one does not have a home (might be staying with relatives or friends temporarily, or staying in shelters or transitional housing, or even on the streets)the HOPWA program can assist one in paying for those housing needs in order for one to have safe, stable, appropriate housing. HOPWA is a state-provided housing assistance program using federal funding that prioritizes solely for community members with a diagnosis of HIV. With housing problems addressed, individuals can in turn access medical care, HIV/AIDS medications and many other services essential to living life as normal as possible. Core HOPWA services include: Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA): long-term housing subsidy. Short-Term Rent, Mortgage or Utility Assistance (STRMU)-up to 21 weeks of assistance. Permanent Housing Placement (PHP) assistance: utility and or security deposits and 1st month rent. Support Services: linkage to essential medical, dental and mental health care, job training, etc.NOTE: HOPWA funds cannot be provided directly to individuals.

Agency endeavors to assist people in need in a variety of ways, including rental assistance. A community member does not have to be a member or attend services to help serve others.Please call to confirm funding availability.

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides families with short-term fuel assistance. Persons receiving LIHEAP are connected to family development resources, which provides a link to long-term resources to help families become self-reliant.

Program provides limited utility payment assistance. Assistance varies by funding availability and the particular utility provider.

Program provides assistance to people with low income of the Central Arkansas community by providing limited assistance rent and utilities.

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides families with short-term fuel assistance. Persons receiving LIHEAP are connected to family development resources, which provides a link to long-term resources to help families become self-reliant.

Program provides one-time payments to energy suppliers to assist low income households in paying their energy bills. Assistance is provided as funds are available.Summer assistance program is available from July through September.Winter assistance program is available from January through April.

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides families with short-term fuel assistance. Persons receiving LIHEAP are connected to family development resources, which provides a link to long-term resources to help families become self-reliant.

Program provides financial assistance for low income family's utility bill. Summer assistance only applies to electricity bills.

When funds are available, we provide limited assistance to low income families in need. Those in need are encouraged to call first to confirm if that funding is currently available.