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Energy Assistance: 2023 Season Anticipated Start Date

PUBLIC NOTICE

APIA informs the public that the 2023 Energy Assistance Season is anticipating an open date on November 21, 2022.

We plan to begin processing applications on the date above. Applications received before this date will be held until the program opens.

We can receive applications by:

  • Email- DianeR@apiai.org & JacobT@apiai.org (please send to both addresses in case one is out of office)
  • Fax- 907-222-9711
  • Mail- see mailing addresses below
  • Sand Point- Please apply with Patricia Curtis, 907-383-4292, City Building Room 9, PatriciaC@apiai.org

APIA’s Department of Family & Community Development; Employment, Training, & Related Services Division’s Energy Assistance Program will answer any questions and can provide information about other resources available.  To comment or ask questions, please visit your local APIA ETR Office or call the ETR Division at 1-800-478-2742.  A list of APIA Offices can be found at the end of this announcement. 

APIA Energy Assistance Offices
CityAddressPhone Number
Anchorage1131 East International Airport Road, 99518(800) 478-2742
Sand PointPO Box 464, 99661(907) 383-4292

Energy Assistance Plan – Public Comment

PUBLIC NOTICE

Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association, Inc. (APIA)
Department of Family & Community Development
Employment, Training, & Related Services Division

APIA informs the public that our Energy Assistance plans have been submitted to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families. Our Energy Assistance program includes the long-standing federal program, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

The Energy Assistance plan will be posted to the APIA website at:  https://www.apiai.org/services/other-resources/energy-assistance-liheap-2/ or click here to view the plan PDF directly.

Please submit any comments, questions or concerns to Jacob Timmons, Division Administrator, at JacobT@apiai.org . We will respond to all comments. We are able to take action on comments in the form of a plan amendment until November 17, 2022. Comments received after November 17, 2022 will be documented but action will not be taken until the following plan period. APIA’s Department of Family & Community Development; Employment, Training, & Related Services Division’s Energy Assistance Program will answer any questions and can provide information about other resources available.  To comment or ask questions, call the ETR Division at 1-800-478-2742.

Water Reconnection Assistance

PUBLIC NOTICE

Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association, Inc. (APIA)
Department of Family & Community Development (DFCD)
Employment, Training & Related Services (ETR) Division

Has your water been shut off?

Do you live in the APIA region?

If you received Energy Assistance this year, you may already be eligible for assistance to get reconnected. Please contact the APIA Energy Assistance Program for more information.

APIA’s Department of Family & Community Development; Employment, Training, & Related Services Division’s Energy Assistance Program will answer any questions and can provide information about other resources available.  To comment or ask questions, please visit your local APIA ETR Office or call the ETR Division at 1-800-478-2742.  A list of APIA Offices can be found at the end of this announcement.

APIA Energy Assistance Offices
CityAddressPhone Number
Anchorage1131 East International Airport Road, 99518(800) 478-2742
Sand PointPO Box 464, 99661(907) 383-4292

Energy Assistance: Supplemental Award

PUBLIC NOTICE

Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association, Inc. (APIA)
Department of Family & Community Development (DFCD)
Employment, Training & Related Services (ETR) Division

APIA informs the public that supplemental awards will be distributed.
Please note the following:

  • Awards will be automatic for all eligible households.
  • Awards will not require a second application.
  • Awards will be sent to the vendor(s) and split in the way it was requested on your initial application.
  • Supplemental awards are expected to be ready by 8/1/2022.
If your initial award was:$525$700$875$1,050$1,225$1,400$1,575$1,750$1,925$2,100
Then your supplemental award will be:$150$200$250$300$350$400$450$500$550$600
How much each household is expected to receive as a supplemental award

APIA’s Department of Family & Community Development; Employment, Training, & Related Services Division’s Energy Assistance Program will answer any questions and can provide information about other resources available.  To comment or ask questions, please visit your local APIA ETR Office or call the ETR Division at 1-800-478-2742.  A list of APIA Offices can be found at the end of this announcement. 

APIA Energy Assistance Offices
CityAddressPhone Number
Anchorage1131 East International Airport Road, 99518(800) 478-2742
Sand PointPO Box 464, 99661(907) 383-4292

Energy Assistance: 2022 Season Closure Date Extended

PUBLIC NOTICE

Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association, Inc. (APIA)

Department of Family & Community Development

Employment, Training, & Related Services Division

APIA informs the public that, with additional funding received, the 2022 Energy Assistance Season will extend closure date to:

MAY 31, 2022.

After the last applications are processed, supplemental awards will be processed in July 2022 with remaining funding and will be awarded to all eligible households. No additional application is necessary.

We can receive applications by:

Applications can be found at: https://www.apiai.org/etr-current-application/

APIA’s Department of Family & Community Development; Employment, Training, & Related Services Division’s Energy Assistance Program will answer any questions and can provide information about other resources available.  To comment or ask questions, please visit your local APIA ETR Office or call the ETR Division at 1-800-478-2742.  A list of APIA Offices can be found at the end of this announcement. 

APIA Energy Assistance Offices
CityAddressPhone Number
Anchorage1131 East International Airport Road, 99518(800) 478-2742
Sand PointPO Box 464, 99661(907) 383-4292

Energy Assistance: Last Call for Applications, Supplemental Awards

Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association, Inc. (APIA)

Department of Family & Community Development

Employment, Training, & Related Services Division

PUBLIC NOTICE

APIA informs the public that we will be accepting applications through April 30, 2022. After April 30th we will process the final submitted applications. If funds remain after the last applications have been processed, supplemental awards will be approved in June, 2022 for all households who received an award this season (which began in November, 2021). No additional application is needed in order to receive a supplemental award.

We can receive applications by:

  • (Preferred) Email- cheyannes@apiai.org & jacobt@apiai.org (please send to both addresses in case one is out of office)
  • Fax- 907-222-9711; we have received significant fax errors this season. Please follow up by phone after submitting an application via fax.
  • Mail- see mailing addresses below

Applications are available at http://www.apiai.org/etr-current-application/

APIA’s Department of Family & Community Development; Employment, Training, & Related Services Division’s Energy Assistance Program will answer any questions and can provide information about other resources available.  To comment or ask questions, please visit your local APIA ETR Office or call the ETR Division at 1-800-478-2742.  A list of APIA Offices can be found at the end of this announcement.

APIA Energy Assistance Offices
CityAddressPhone Number
Anchorage1131 East International Airport Road, 99518(800) 478-2742
Sand PointPO Box 464, 99661(907) 383-4292

Energy Assistance: Supplemental Awards and Last Call for Applications

PUBLIC NOTICE

Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association, Inc. (APIA)
Department of Family & Community Development (DFCD)
Employment, Training & Related Services (ETR) Division

APIA informs the public that we have received additional Energy Assistance funding through the American Rescue Plan.

These funds will be distributed to all eligible households as a supplemental award. No additional application is needed.

If you have not received an award this season, which began in November 2020, please apply by June 30, 2021. After June 30th, award amounts will be locked in and distributed based on your original award and choice of vendor.

APIA’s Department of Family & Community Development; Employment, Training, & Related Services Division’s Energy Assistance Program will answer any questions and can provide information about other resources available.  To comment or ask questions, call the ETR Division at 1-800-478-2742.  A list of APIA Offices can be found at the end of this announcement.

APIA Energy Assistance Offices
CityAddressPhone Number
Anchorage1131 East International Airport Road, 99518(800) 478-2742
Sand PointPO Box 464, 99661(907) 383-4292

Energy Assistance: 2021 Season Closing

PUBLIC NOTICE

Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association, Inc. (APIA)

Department of Family & Community Development (DFCD)

Employment, Training & Related Services (ETR) Division

APIA informs the public that the 2021 Energy Assistance season is officially closing as funds have been exhausted. Applications received after 4/30/21 will not be processed.

APIA has not received word about funding for next season, but we plan to open again in Mid-November 2021.

APIA’s Department of Family & Community Development; Employment, Training, & Related Services Division’s Energy Assistance Program will answer any questions and can provide information about other resources available.  To comment or ask questions, please call the ETR Division at 1-800-478-2742.  A list of APIA Offices can be found at the end of this announcement.

APIA Energy Assistance Offices
CityAddressPhone Number
Anchorage1131 East International Airport Road, 99518(800) 478-2742
Sand PointPO Box 464, 99661(907) 383-4292

Regular & COVID Cash Assistance

PUBLIC NOTICE

Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association, Inc. (APIA)
Department of Family & Community Development
Employment, Training, & Related Services Division

APIA informs the public that our Cash Assistance service is available.

You may be eligible for Cash Assistance!

Are you living in the APIA region, and have at least one Alaska Native or American Indian individual in your home?
Have you had little to no income in the last month?

Cash Assistance can assist you with purchasing food, paying a portion of rent or mortgage, or meeting other essential needs.

Have you lost employment due to COVID?

You may be eligible for additional funds and may even be exempt from income limits.

Please contact us for more information, how to apply, or to answer any questions.

APIA Employment and Training Offices
CityAddressPhone NumberEmail Address
Anchorage1131 East International Airport Road, 99518(800) 478-2742DianeR@apiai.org
Sand PointPO Box 464, 99661(907) 383-4292PatriciaC@apiai.org

Energy Assistance: 2021 Season Still Open

PUBLIC NOTICE

Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association, Inc. (APIA)
Department of Family & Community Development
Employment, Training, & Related Services Division

APIA informs the public that the 2021 Energy Assistance Season is still open with limited funding (less than 20% available).

If you have not received an award this season, which began in November, 2020, and you would like to apply, please submit an application as soon as possible.

We can receive applications by:

APIA’s Department of Family & Community Development; Employment, Training, & Related Services Division’s Energy Assistance Program will answer any questions and can provide information about other resources available.  To comment or ask questions, please visit your local APIA ETR Office or call the ETR Division at 1-800-478-2742.  A list of APIA Offices can be found at the end of this announcement. 

APIA Energy Assistance Offices
CityAddressPhone Number
Anchorage1131 East International Airport Road, 99518(800) 478-2742
Sand PointPO Box 464, 99661(907) 383-4292