Getting started.
Who this helps
Cumberland County residents. Income-based eligibility. Must apply through appointment. ECIP available to HEAP-eligible households facing a heating emergency.
How to get started
Call to schedule a HEAP application appointment. Bring all required income documentation. Benefits are paid directly to your fuel vendor.
How they can help.
The Opportunity Alliance is Cumberland County's community action agency, providing HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) benefits to eligible homeowners and renters. HEAP provides a one-time, per-season direct payment to fuel vendors. They also administer the Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP), which provides emergency heating assistance of up to $500.
- HEAP fuel assistance
- ECIP emergency heating assistance
- Energy bill assistance
- Homelessness prevention
What to have ready.
Proof of income for all household members, Social Security numbers, most recent heating bill, proof of residency.
Call with your questions