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Energy Program

We are accepting applications for Energy Assistance. Please call (203) 748-5422 for a phone interview and to receive an application information.

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How is eligibility determined?

Household Size	Gross Annual Income
1	$45,505
2	$59,507
3	$73,509
4	$87,511

Effective Immediately

May 30, 2025 is the last day to submit an application for the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP).

CAAWC will be accepting applications for the season of 2024-2025 the following ways:
In-Person, Over The Phone, Email, Mail, Pick Up at Office and Online

Fuel delivery or authorizations deadline is Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
Last day to submit deliverable fuel bills will be, Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
The last day that a household can apply to establish it’s eligibility for benefits is Friday, May 30, 2025.
Electric, Natural Gas, Oil, Kerosene, Wood, and Wood Pellets CAAWC will be taking applications until May 30, 2025, the link below is where you can find the application to submit with the backup documents for processing.
Categorical eligibility has been expanded for households:
Categorical Eligibility for Recipients of DSS Cash Programs and Supplemental Security Income (Temporary Family Assistance (TFA), State Supplement Income, Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) Refugee Cash, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI))

The Liquid Assets Test is suspended for the 2024-2025 CEAP program year.
Risk Assessments for Safety Net benefits are suspended for the 2024-2025 CEAP program year.
30% threshold requirement eliminated to Rental Assistance Households.

Energy Assistance Program

Below are the links to apply for the Energy Assistance Program for the towns covered by The Community Action Agency of Western Connecticut, inc. You can either apply online or call our office to set up an appointment, the deadline to apply is May 30, 2025 and the link to schedule an appointment for the Energy Assistance Program.

Danbury Office: (203) 744-4700
Stamford Office: (203) 357-0720

Apply on CT Gov

Schedule on CAAWC

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Community Action Agency of Western Connecticut has been helping people, improving lives and strengthening communities since 1965. Get connected with one of our programs as our overall mission is to serve low-income families and individuals by identifying and using community resources and services to promote long-term self-sufficiency and independence.

CAAWC relies on the generosity of donors like you who care deeply about providing a meaningful life for each person and family in our community. Learn more about how you can give back.

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