South Dakota
FY 2012/2013 Low-Income Energy Programs
Federal | Charitable
FEDERAL
LIHEAP Contact
Public Inquiries: 1-800-233-8503
Website: http://dss.sd.gov/energyassistance/
Local LIHEAP Administering Agency Contacts
1-800-233-8503
Application: http://dss.sd.gov/energyassistance/lowincome/index.asp
Weatherization Assistance Program
Local
Administering Agency Contacts
Website
LIHEAP FY 2013 Funding (Initial Release under the
Continuing Resolution)
$16,217,433
LIHEAP Income Eligibility Level
175% Federal Poverty Level
(1-6 household members), 60%
SMI (7 household members), 150%
FPG (8 or more members)
LIHEAP FY 2013 Benefit
Heating: $334 min, $1,983 max (benefits vary by fuel type and region)
Crisis: $1,200 max
LIHEAP Households Served (Estimate for FY 2012 Heating)
25,216
LIHEAP Program Dates
Heating: Year round
Crisis: October 1 - March 31
Emergency Charitable Assistance
Please note these charitable funds are last resort emergency funds with limited resources and limited times of operation.
MidAmerican Energy
I Care
The I CARE program helps your local community action agencies provide
financial assistance for heating bills and home weatherization. MidAmerican
Energy contributes funds based on customer contributions and pays all
administrative costs.
1-888-427-5632
www.midamericanenergy.com/service9.aspx
Sioux Valley Southwestern Electric
Operation Round Up
Voluntary contributions from participating cooperative customers. The
Operation Round Up funds are kept in a trust fund and are dispersed
as directed by the Operation Round Up board. Individuals are eligible
to receive up to $2,500/year. Print an application at: http://www.siouxvalleyenergy.com/orapplication.php
1-800-234-1960
www.siouxvalleyenergy.com/operRoundup.php
West River Electric Association, Inc.
Operation Round Up
Operation Round Up donations are placed in trust and administered by
an independent Board of Directors. The funds will be available to help
any charitable projects for organizations, groups, families, or individuals
within the service territory of West River Electric. An application
must be submitted to the Trust Board by a member of West River Electric.
Wall, 605-279-2135 or 888-279-2135; Rapid City 605-393-1500 or 888-393-1500
www.westriver.com/Member_Services/Operation_Roundup/index.html