Getting started.
Who this helps
People living on Mount Desert Island, Swan’s Island, or the Cranberry Isles may qualify. Individuals earning less than $39,125 and families of four or more earning less than $80,375 must submit an application and proof of income.
How to get started
After approval, it may take several days to schedule delivery.
Get an application.
Download the 2026/2027 application from The Neighborhood House’s MDI Community Campfire Coalition page, or pick up a paper form at a town office, local library, The Neighborhood House, or Harbor House.
Complete the form.
Include proof of income with your application.
Submit one application.
You may submit one application per heating season by fax, mail, or drop-off at Harbor House or The Neighborhood House. Apply before you run out of fuel. This program is not for emergency fuel needs.
How they can help.
The Neighborhood House and Harbor House run the coalition together. It provides a one-time 150-gallon heating fuel fill or equivalent help for propane, wood, or electric heat.
- One-time fill of 150 gallons of heating fuel
- Equivalent heating help for propane
- Equivalent heating help for wood heat
- Equivalent heating help for electric heat
A few questions before you go.
A completed application and proof of income.
- What proof of income should I include?
- Can this help with my type of heat?
- Where can I return my application?
- What if I need heating help right away?