Assists with the installation of air conditioners for 20 low-income households in Herkimer and Oneida counties who have a documentated medical condition.

* Provides a food pantry that includes baby food and formula. * Offers clothing. * Provides household goods such as Bedding/Linen and Kitchenware. * Offers furniture - based on availability, some appliances available or will assist with obtaining. * Offers prescription assistance. * Offers transportation assistance.

Provides homeownership opportunities to rural Americans, and home renovation and repair programs.

Provides financial assistance to help low-income households meet home energy costs.

Regular Benefits range from $20 to $500. Amounts depend on income, age of household members, energy costs and shelter situation. Typically it is a one-time only benefit during the program year.

Emergency Benefits are available for persons who are eligible for HEAP and have an energy-related emergency such as a power shutoff, less than tank oil, kerosene or propane or have less than 10 days' supply of wood, pellets or coal. Applicant households must meet a resource test. Benefit amounts vary. Typically it is a one-time only benefit during the program year.

Heating Equipment Repair or Replacement Benefits are available to repair or replace a furnace, boiler, or other direct heating equipment necessary to keep the home's primary heating source working.

Cooling Assistance Benefits are available to purchase and install an air conditioner or a fan to help keep the home cool. Individuals must have already received a regular benefit greater than $21 and have a documented medical condition that is exacerbated by heat.

Clean and Tune Benefits are available to clean the household's primary heating equipment, but may also include chimney cleaning, minor repairs, installation of carbon monoxide detectors or programmable thermostats, if needed, to allow for the safe, proper, and efficient operation of the heating equipments. Benefit amounts are based on the actual cost incurred to provide clean and tune services, up to a maximum of $400.

* Assists military families coping with deployment and injury recovery as they struggle with devastating budget issues. Critical financial assistance is provided for the following services:

• Auto payment
• Auto Repair
• Child & dependent care
• Dental
• Food assistance
• Essential home items
• Medical
• Moving & relocation
• Rent & Mortgage
• Travel & Transportation
• Utilities
• Vision Care
• Home Repairs

Provides HEAP grants that are used to supplement annual energy costs. Funds can only be sent to primary heating supplier and can be used to pay for electricity, propane, natural gas, wood, oil, kerosene, coal and any other heating fuel. Emergency HEAP grants may also be available to eligible households with a shut-off notice or for those running out of fuel such as propane, wood, oil, kerosene or coal. Also provides assistance with replacement or repair of primary heating source.

Works with income-eligible households (homeowners, renters, and landlords) to improve the energy efficiency of the home (single family units, manufactured housing, and 1-4 building rental units). Considers weatherization efforts including insulation and air sealing; home heating sources, hot water tanks, carbon monoxide or smoke detectors, solar options and more, to ensure the health and safety of homes. Grants offered through New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) for income-eligible households, referrals and assessment also available.

Provides air conditioning units to eligible individuals with documented medical conditions that are worsened by extreme heat.

Administers grants so eligible individuals can receive free air conditioners. Limited funding available.

Provides federal funding to local department of social services that is used to provide air conditioning units to eligible individuals with documented medical conditions that are worsened by extreme heat.

Provides energy conservation measures and health and safety measures which include: reducing fuel consumption and other minor repairs related to energy needs, appliance efficiency testing and replacement, heating system repair and replacement, and insulation installation.

Offers clothing, furniture and other household items as available. Accepts clothing donations as well as household items and furniture.

Provides air conditioning units to eligible individuals with documented medical conditions that are worsened by extreme heat.

Provides federal funding to local department of social services that is used to provide air conditioning units to eligible individuals with documented medical conditions that are worsened by extreme heat.

Administers grants so eligible individuals can receive free air conditioners.

Offers general clothing for men, women and children as available. Also has available household goods, small appliances. Accepts clothing, household items donations.

Works with income-eligible households (homeowners, renters, and landlords) to improve the energy efficiency of the home (single family units, manufactured housing, and 1-4 building rental units). Considers weatherization efforts including insulation and air sealing; home heating sources, hot water tanks, carbon monoxide or smoke detectors, solar options and more, to ensure the health and safety of homes. Grants offered through New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) for income-eligible households, referrals and assessment also available.

Addresses electric efficiency measures as well as providing education for continued electric efficiency for NYSEG and National Fuel customers. Low income households may qualify for free or low cost energy efficient furnaces, refrigerators and other measures to make home more energy efficient.

Provides energy conservation measures and health and safety measures which include: reducing fuel consumption and other minor repairs related to energy needs, appliance efficiency testing and replacement, heating system repair and replacement, and insulation installation.

Assists individuals with replacement of refrigerators, water heaters, and primary heating systems that have been compromised due to severe weather. May also be able to help with insulation. All appliances provided are high efficiency Energy Star. All work is performed by a network of participating contractors.

Provides air conditioning units to eligible individuals with documented medical conditions that are worsened by extreme heat.

Provides HEAP grants that are used to supplement annual energy costs. Funds can only be sent to primary heating supplier and can be used to pay for electricity, propane, natural gas, wood, oil, kerosene, coal and any other heating fuel. Emergency HEAP grants may also be available to eligible households with a shut-off notice or for those running out of fuel such as propane, wood, oil, kerosene or coal. Also provides assistance with replacement or repair of primary heating source.

Provides air conditioning units to eligible individuals with documented medical conditions that are worsened by extreme heat.

Works with income eligible households to improve the energy efficiency of the home. Furnace replacement, referrals and energy evaluations ensure the health and safety of homes. There is currently a waiting list for this program.

Provides HEAP grants that are used to supplement annual energy costs Funds can only be sent to primary heating supplier and can be used to pay for electricity, propane, natural gas, wood, oil, kerosene, coal and any other heating fuel. Emergency HEAP grants may also be available to eligible households with a shut-off notice or for those running out of fuel such as propane, wood, oil, kerosene or coal. Also provides assistance with replacement or repair of primary heating source.