Energy Assistance Program
The 2026 Energy Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to assist income-eligible customers with winter heating bills. It is funded through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program block grant.
Eligibility is based solely on income and is available to eligible Hoosiers during the winter months until funds run out. Applications for the 2026 program year will be accepted Oct. 1, 2025, through April 20, 2026. Applications for this program are processed by community action agencies throughout the state. For a list of community action agencies in your area visit the Indiana Community Action Association website.
For the 2026 EAP season, 2-1-1 will no longer complete applications by phone, although applicants can call 2-1-1 for information regarding additional resources.
Indiana households making 60% of the state median income (SMI) or less may qualify for EAP benefits. A detailed breakdown of income qualifications follows. Income eligibility is based on the most recent three months of income.
| Household Size | 1 month | 3 months | 12 months |
| 1 | $2,796 | $8,389 | $33,556 |
| 2 | $3,656 | $10,970 | $43,882 |
| 3 | $4,517 | $13,551 | $54.207 |
| 4 | $5,377 | $16,133 | $64,533 |
| 5 | $6,238 | $18,714 | $74,857 |
| 6 | $7,098 | $21,295 | $85,183 |
| 7 | $7,259 | $21,779 | $87,119 |
| 8 | $7,421 | $22,263 | $89,055 |
| 9 | $7,582 | $22,747 | $90,991 |
| 10 | $7,743 | $23,23 | $92,927 |
To learn more about EAP qualifications and benefits or to apply for assistance, please visit the Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority.