Archive for October, 2013
October 18, 2013 · Filed under Uncategorized · Tagged Alaska. Alabama Weatherization Assistance Program, weatherization assistance, Weatherization Assistance Program, Weatherization Program
In addition to providing help with heating costs for seniors and others who struggle with low-incomes making it impossible for them to pay heating costs, the US government provides weatherization assistance to help make homes more energy efficient. Here are a couple of weatherization programs: Alabama and Alaska.
Alabama Weatherization Assistance Program:
The Weatherization Program is designed to save energy and enhance the self-sufficiency of low-income families by helping them to reduce their home heating and cooling bills. In order to receive assistance, the applicant’s income must not exceed 150 percent of the established poverty level for the state of Alabama. Weatherization assistance may include installing insulation, replacing or repairing windows and doors, sealing of air leaks, patching small areas of the roof, or underskirting. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) administers this program through the Community Action Agencies across the state.
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Alabama. Go to http://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/1841 for specific information on income qualifications for this program.
To see if you qualify, please contact the agency closest to you:
http://www.adeca.alabama.gov/Divisions/energy/Documents/Wx%20Agency%20List-090811.pdf
You can also call the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs at 334-242-5373.
Or the Community Action Association of Alabama at 205-323-6674.
For more information about this program, please visit:
Alaska Weatherization Assistance Program:
The Alaska Weatherization Assistance Program provides funding to insulate the dwellings of low-income persons, particularly the elderly, persons with disabilities, families with children, high residential energy users, and households with a high energy burden, in order to conserve needed energy and to aid those persons least able to afford higher utility costs.
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Alaska and and your income must not exceed 100 percent of median income for your area. Please contact your local provider for additional information.
October 18, 2013 · Filed under Uncategorized · Tagged benefits, children, Energy Assistance Program, LIHEAP, the government
Arizona Utility Program: Utility assistance programs available from the Federal and state governments and from utility companies are coordinated to help low-income households meet their energy needs. The Community Services Administration (CSA) subcontracts with community agencies to administer the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Utility Repair, Replacement and Deposit Program (URRD). Through these programs services provided are utility deposits and payments. Weatherization of homes is conducted and certain appliances can be repaired or replaced. There are also wide arrays of utility discount programs, which are coordinated with these services.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Arizona and you must need financial assistance for home energy costs.
Go to: http://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/1529 for specific income requirements.
A person who participates or has family members who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or certain needs-tested Veterans benefits may be automatically eligible.
To apply, contact a Community Action Agency in your area:
Alabama Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP):
The Low-Income High Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) assists low-income Alabama residents with the high cost of home energy. Funding is provided from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) block grant through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Alabama and you must need financial assistance for home energy costs.
Go to:
http://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/1551 for specific income requirements.
A person who participates or has family members who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or certain needs-tested Veterans benefits may be automatically eligible.
To apply, contact a Community Action Agency in your area:
October 18, 2013 · Filed under Uncategorized · Tagged Arizona Cash Assistance Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
The Arizona Cash Assistance Program provides temporary cash assistance and supportive services to children, individuals, and their families. The Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) EDGE System is used to issue cash assistance payments. Participants are able to access their benefits from their assigned account by using a plastic debit card called QUEST. The debit card can be used at Automated Teller Machines (ATM) and Point of Sale (POS) devices located at most stores.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Arizona, responsible for a child under 19 years of age, a U.S. national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, have low or very low income, and be either under-employed (working for very low wages), unemployed or about to become unemployed.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To download an “Application for Assistance”, visit:
https://egov.azdes.gov/cmsinternet/appforms.aspx
Under “Which Category”, select “Cash Assistance” from the drop-down menu in Option 1. Of the available options, click the one that meets your needs: English-Large Print, Spanish or Spanish-Large Print.
You may bring, mail, or fax your completed application to any Department of Economic Security (DES) Family Assistance Administration (FAA) or Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) office. You may also apply online by visiting www.HealtheArizona.org. Once your application is received, an appointment date and time for your interview will be scheduled.
To locate your nearest FAA or TANF office, visit:
https://www.azdes.gov/main.aspx?menu=355&id=5233
Program Contact Information
For questions or additional information, contact FAA Customer Service at 602-542-9935 (if calling from area codes 602, 480 or 623). For all other area codes call 1-800-352-8401.
October 18, 2013 · Filed under Uncategorized · Tagged government programs, grants, Program Contact Information National Senior Service Corps Retired, retirees, Senior Volunteer Program, seniors, the government, volunteers
Website: http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/programs/rsvp.asp
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) provides grants to qualified agencies and organizations for the dual purpose of engaging persons 55 and older in volunteer service to meet critical community needs and to provide a high quality experience that will enrich the lives of volunteers.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be interested in volunteering and you must be 55 years of age or older.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
National Senior Service Corps
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
Corporation for National and Community Service
1201 New York Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20525
Toll-free:1-800-424-8867
Local:202-606-5000
October 18, 2013 · Filed under Uncategorized · Tagged benefits, children, Foster Grandparent Program, Foster Grandparents, government programs, grandparents, grants, seniors, the government, volunteers
Websit http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/programs/fg.asp
The Foster Grandparent Program provides grants to qualified agencies and organizations for the dual purpose of engaging persons 60 or older, with limited incomes, in volunteer service to meet critical community needs and to provide a high quality volunteer experience that will enrich the lives of the volunteers. Program funds are used to support Foster Grandparents in providing supportive, person to person service to children with exceptional or special needs.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be interested in volunteering and you must be 60 years of age or older.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
National Senior Service Corps
Foster Grandparent Program
Corporation for National and Community Service
1201 New York Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20525
Local:202-606-5000
Toll-free:1-800-424-8867
October 18, 2013 · Filed under Uncategorized · Tagged benefits, Continuous Research Excellence, government programs, grants, research, Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement, science, seniors, the government
Website: http://www.nigms.nih.gov/Training/
The Minority Biomedical Research Support Program increases the number of researchers who are members of minority groups that are underrepresented in the biomedical sciences. MBRS awards grants to 2- or 4-year colleges, universities, and health professional schools with substantial enrollments of minorities. These grants support research by faculty members, strengthen the institutions’ biomedical research capabilities, and provide opportunities for students to work as part of a research team. MBRS has three components:
1) Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement (RISE)
2) Support of Continuous Research Excellence (SCORE)
3) Initiative for Minority Student Development (IMSD)
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
October 18, 2013 · Filed under Uncategorized · Tagged benefits, government programs, grants, seniors, the government, volunteers
The Senior Companion Program provides grants to qualified agencies and organizations for the dual purpose of engaging persons 60 and older, particularly those with limited incomes, in volunteer service to meet critical community needs and to provide a high quality experience that will enrich the lives of the volunteers. Program funds are used to support Senior Companions in providing supportive, individualized services to help adults with special needs in order to maintain their independence.
Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be interested in volunteering and you must be 60 years of age or older.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
National Senior Service Corps
Senior Companion Program
Corporation for National and Community Service
1201 New York Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20525
Local:202-606-5000
Toll-free:1-800-424-8867
October 18, 2013 · Filed under Uncategorized · Tagged benefits, ffree, free, government programs, grants, the government
With all this craziness going on in the government, people may wonder if there is still grant money even available. The answer is Yes – in fact, my email has been bombarded with updates from benefits.gov – an email service that keeps me updated about government programs. I’ll post some of them today so that people are aware that the government is still functioning (or functioning again 🙂 ).
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