The LEAP program is coming to an end, apply soon before the funds get depleted. The LEAP program is designed to help you if you’re behind on your electricity or natural-gas bill and face having your service disconnected. Emergency financial assistance is provided on a first-come-first-served basis. Funds may be limited. Grants are issued on your behalf and paid directly to your utility. You will not receive a cheque.
The table below shows you if you qualify for the LEAP grant:
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Household Income (After Tax) |
Household Size (Number of people living in household) |
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
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$28,000 or less |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
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$28,001 – $39,000 |
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|
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
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$39,001 – $48,000 |
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|
|
|
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
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$48,001 – $52,000 |
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|
|
|
|
✓ |
You can get up to $500 in emergency assistance for your natural-gas bill and $500 for your electricity bill ($600 if your home is heated electrically). The help is available only if you are behind on your bill – or in arrears – and may face having your service disconnected. It is meant for emergency situations only, not to provide you with ongoing help to pay your bills.
The best way to apply is to contact one of the registered intake agencies. For Alectra Utilities, please contact Dixie-Bloor Neighbourhood Centre 905-629-1873 and an agency representative will guide you through the process.
For Enbridge, please call United Way of Greater Simcoe County at 1-855-487-5327 and a UW staff will guide you through the process.
You must provide the following documents:
Emergency financial assistance is provided on a first-come-first-served basis. Funds may be limited. Grants are issued on your behalf and paid directly to your utility. You will not receive a cheque.
The intake agency may also be able to help you:
The OESP is intended to provide ongoing monthly bill payment support to low-income customers for electricity.
LEAP offers one-time support for customers who are temporarily unable to make ends meet due to emergency or illness. It can be used for natural gas or electricity bill.
In some circumstances, you may qualify for both OESP and LEAP programs.
Please visit following link to learn more about LEAP program.