Energy Assistance Programs

Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)
Local - Browning (406) 338-7977
Regional - Opportunities Inc. (406) 761-0310
LIEAP is a federally funded program that is administered through the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC). Members who qualify, based on income, receive assistance in the form of a credit to the provider of the primary home heating source. If a member's primary heating source is electricity, and they qualify for the program, LIEAP will make payments to Glacier Electric to help cover their heating costs.
 

Energy Share of Montana HRDC
(406) 222-0896
Administered by the Montana Human Resource Development Council (HRDC), Energy Share of Montana, provides grants and loans to individuals or families confronting an emergency.
 

Homeless Prevention Grant
Cut Bank Annex
1210 East Main Street, Cut Bank
Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Opportunities Incorporated currently administers a homeless prevention grant that can be used in crisis situations to help families cover utilities, and other expenses. Ron Kennerly with Opportunities Inc. is available at 4 North Central Ave. in Cut Bank every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Individuals seeking assistance should meet with Ron to determine if they are eligible for assistance through this program. Applications for assistance are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
 

Glacier Electric Crisis Fund
Vicki Connelly Schott (406) 873-7977
Glacier Electric sponsors the Glacier Electric Low Income Energy Crisis Program each year. The Browning Low Income Energy Assistance office administers the program for Glacier Electric. ALL GEC members can contact the LIEAP office for information about the this crisis fund.