These agencies often provide Anti-Drug Abuse, Economic Development, Energy Assistance (LIHEAP), Foster Grandparents, Head Start, Homeless Assistance, Housing, Job Counseling & Training, Literacy Training & Basic Education, Outreach & Referral, Surplus Food Distribution, Transportation, Home Weatherization, and Women, Infants & Children (WIC).

Assist low-income people with Job Training & Education, Employment Assistance, Food Pantry, Food Vouchers, Health-Related Activities, Housing Assistance, Family Budget Counseling, Outreach, Information, Referral, federal Surplus Food Distribution, Family Case Management, and coordination of services with local governments, community based organizations and the private sector. The applicant must meet the eligibility guidelines below.

• 1 person household, $1,569 income per month
• 2 person household, $2,129 income per month

Use this link to locate a CAA agency funded for CSBG serving your county.

The monthly income limits are 125% of the poverty level. These figures may change if the poverty level changes.

Source for IL: Community Services Block Grant

Helps to weatherize or insulate a home in order to reduce utility costs. There may possibly be help with a heating system. Rental homes are eligible with restrictions. Use this link to locate an agency serving your county. The applicant must meet the eligibility guidelines below.

• 1 person household, $29,160 income per year
• 2 person household, $39,440 income per year

The income limit is 150% of the poverty level. These figures do not always change when the poverty level changes.

Helps pay for heating bills. The first two months of program (Sept 1 through Oct. 30) are set aside for eligible people aged 60 or older and people with disabilities. Need proof of household gross income for last 30 days, current energy bill, Social Security number for everyone in household, TANF medical card for anyone receiving benefits, and either proof of home ownership and insurance or rental agreement or receipt that shows the amount of rent. The benefit amount is based on the eligible household’s last 30-days income, amount of utility bills, and type of heating source. The average benefit amount is approximately $400-$500 per household. Use this link to locate an agency serving your county. The applicant must meet the eligibility guidelines below.

• 1 person household, $2,430 income per month
• 2 person household, $3,287 income per month

The income limit is 150% of the poverty level. These figures do not always change when the poverty level changes.

Sources: HHS Office of Community Services, Benefits.gov, LIHEAP, and Home Weatherization