Utility & Weatherization Related Assistance Programs in North Central Kansas

Utility Bill Assistance

  • Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is a federal program administered by the Kansas Department for Children and Families, which helps eligible Kansans pay a portion of their home's utility costs by providing a one-time per year benefit; benefit levels may vary. See their website (http://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/ees/Pages/EnergyAssistance.aspx) for additional information or call 1-800-432-0043.
  • Kansas Association of Community Action Programs: https://www.kacap.org/
  • United Way 2-1-1 helps Kansans locate utility assistance programs. Call "211" toll-free or visit

    https://211kansas.myresourcedirectory.com/index.php to see what assistance programs are available in your area.

  • The Salvation Army administers utility assistance programs throughout the state, including the following programs in Kansas:
    • Share the Warmth: operated by the Salvation Army Kansas & Western Missouri in 81 counties served by Kansas Gas Service to Kansans with a gross family income at or below 200% of the poverty level guideline. Call the toll-free hotline: 1-816-756-5392 ext. 2.
    • Sharing the Warmth: operated by the Salvation Army Kansas & Western Missouri in 33 counties served by Atmos Energy to Atmos customers with a gross family income at or below 200% of the poverty level guideline. Call the toll-free hotline: 1-816-756-5392 ext 4.
  • Project DESERVE is a program administered by The Center of Hope in partnership with Evergy Energy that provides emergency financial assistance to pay Evergy Energy bills to those over age 65 or those who are receiving disability income or who meet the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) guidelines of 30% of the Federal Adjusted Income Limits.
    • Up to $300 (one-time payment annually) for households with children or adults with severe disability (meeting Social Security disability criteria) and older (over 60) adults; and
    • Up to $100 (one-time payment annually) for income-eligible individuals. If you think you might be eligible for Project DESERVE assistance, please contact Center of Hope at 316-267-3999 or call Evergy Energy at (800) 383-1183.
  • Kansas Gas Service has a website page that enables users to search (by City) for assistance agencies that "may have limited or no funds available" (https://www.kansasgasservice.com/media/KGS/community-assist-agencies/KansasCommunityAssistanceAgencies.pdf).
  • Midwest Energy has information about financial assistance on their website (https://www.mwenergy.com/residential/payments-billing/financial-assistance)
  • Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas offers emergency assistance (including utility assistance) in 31 counties in northern and northwest Kansas.
  • Harvest America Corporation provides limited assistance with utility bills for persons with income at or below 125% of Federal Poverty Guidelines. There is an office in Hays (785-746-4321)  to serve residents in north central Kansas. Office hours are available on the Harvest America Corporation website (https://kshousingcorp.org/partners/harvest-america-corporation/).

Weatherization Assistance

  • Kansas Weatherization Assistance Program is a federal program, administered by the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation, which provides weatherization services to income-eligible Kansas. These services may involve installation of air-sealing and thermal envelope measures, such as caulking around windows and doors, adding insulation to attics, walls, ceilings, foundations, and cleaning, testing, and repairs to refrigerators and heating and cooling equipment. Call 785-264-4814 or visit their website (https://kshousingcorp.org/renters/weatherization-assistance/).

Other Assistance Programs