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You can apply online, by phone, by email, by mail, or in person at your local Community Action Agency (CAA). Find your local CAA in the table below.
- Apply online: Submit your CEAP application through the online portal. (Online applications are automatically digitally signed when you submit them.)
- Apply by phone: Call your local CAA and request assistance applying for CEAP over the phone (see Phone Number below).
- Apply by email: Download and complete the CEAP Application (English or Spanish). Email the completed and signed application, along with all required documents, to your local CAA (see Email Address below). Unsigned applications will be returned as invalid.
- Apply by mail: Download and complete the CEAP Application (English or Spanish). Mail the completed and signed application, along with all required documents, to your local CAA (see Mailing Address below). Unsigned applications will be returned as invalid.
- Apply in person: Call your local CAA to schedule an appointment or walk in (no appointment needed, if available).
Important: All mailed, emailed, or in-person applications must be signed. Unsigned applications will be considered invalid and returned to the applicant. (Online applications are automatically digitally signed when you submit them)

The Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) helps residents pay for&#x2004;their home heating costs. Applications typically take 30-45 minutes to complete.

- **Benefit amounts:** $295-$645 for the 2025-2026 season, based on household size, income, and heating source.

- **Payment process:** Benefits are usually paid directly to your utility company or fuel vendor.

- **Extra Help:** Households using deliverable fuels (oil, kerosene, propane) may be eligible for additional fuel deliveries. CEAP recipients may also qualify for payment matching plans, shut-off protection, and heating equipment repairs or replacement.

CEAP is an annual benefit, so you must apply each year to receive assistance.

- **Online applications:** Open Monday, September 1, 2025, through the CEAP online portal.

- **In-person applications:** Due to the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 1, 2025, in-person applications will begin on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

- **Deadline:** The last day to apply for benefits is May 29, 2026. Applications sent by mail must be postmarked by this date.

Deliverable fuel heated households that apply after the authorization deadline may still submit paid invoices for fuel purchase between November 1 and April 1 for review under program eligibility.


_Administered by the Connecticut Department of Social Services in partnership with local Community Action Agencies_




The Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) helps residents pay for their home heating costs. Applications typically take 30-45 minutes to complete.
- Benefit amounts: $295-$645 for the 2025-2026 season, based on household size, income, and heating source.
- Payment process: Benefits are usually paid directly to your utility company or fuel vendor.
- Extra Help: Households using deliverable fuels (oil, kerosene, propane) may be eligible for additional fuel deliveries. CEAP recipients may also qualify for payment matching plans, shut-off protection, and heating equipment repairs or replacement.
CEAP is an annual benefit, so you must apply each year to receive assistance.
- Online applications: Open Monday, September 1, 2025, through the CEAP online portal.
- In-person applications: Due to the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 1, 2025, in-person applications will begin on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
- Deadline: The last day to apply for benefits is May 29, 2026. Applications sent by mail must be postmarked by this date.
Deliverable fuel heated households that apply after the authorization deadline may still submit paid invoices for fuel purchase between November 1 and April 1 for review under program eligibility.

Administered by the Connecticut Department of Social Services in partnership with local Community Action Agencies


Your household may be eligible for CEAP if you can answer YES to the following questions:
 
- Are you a Connecticut resident?
- Do you meet one of the following income guidelines?
    - You receive food stamps (SNAP), SSI, TANF, or other benefits from the Department of Social Services
    - Your annual household income falls at or below the income levels in the table below (i.e. 60% of the state’s median income)
Annual income limit by household size
- 1: $47,764
- 2: $62,460
- 3: $77,157
- 4: $91,854
- 5: $106,550
- 6: $121,247
- 7: $124,002
- 8: $126,758

Do you have a Social Security Number? Almost every applicant is required to provide a Social Security Number for each member of their household. To check if you meet one of the exceptions, click here.


A lump sum of money for a specific purpose that does not need to be paid back.

Grant

You will either need a copy of your most recent heating bill (if applying for Heating Assistance), electric bill (if applying for Heating Assistance), or a copy or photo of your rental lease showing that your utilities are included in your rent

- If everyone in your household currently receives SNAP or cash assistance, you automatically meet income requirements and do not need to provide income documents.
- If your income comes from Social Security, you must provide your Social Security award letter or other proof of benefits, as DSS cannot verify this information directly.
- If not, you must provide proof of income:
    - Employed household members: Income for all members from either the last 30 days or any 4 consecutive weeks within the last 3 months before the application date. You may also choose to provide income from the 12 months prior to the application if that better reflects annual income.
    - Self-employed household members: Complete Self-Employment Worksheet (English) or (Spanish) and your most recent IRS Form 1040 with all schedules.
    - Household members with additional income: Award letters or signed statements. [Click here to learn more.]


- Upcoming Application Cycles:
    - March 17 – April 18, 2025
Contact the funding contact for more information. 


Larissa Hernandez

Future Organic Farmer grants provide $5,000 scholarships to vocational and higher education students in the United States pursuing degrees or certificates in organic agriculture.


**About the Grant**

- Prior grantees are welcome to re-apply.

- Applications require a letter of reference from a teacher, mentor, or agricultural professional

- Funds can be used for the following purposes: tuition, educational materials or resources, internships or work experience expenses, costs directly associated with your organic studies/career development

- Grant funds cannot be used for organic certification fees




Future Organic Farmer grants provide $5,000 scholarships to vocational and higher education students in the United States pursuing degrees or certificates in organic agriculture.

About the Grant
- Prior grantees are welcome to re-apply.
- Applications require a letter of reference from a teacher, mentor, or agricultural professional
- Funds can be used for the following purposes: tuition, educational materials or resources, internships or work experience expenses, costs directly associated with your organic studies/career development
- Grant funds cannot be used for organic certification fees


Future Organic Farmer grant applicants must:
- Be enrolled in an educational program in the United States that will benefit their career in organic agriculture, including vocational training/certificate programs or two/four-year degrees
- Demonstrate financial need
- Demonstrate a strong interest and commitment to a career in organic agriculture
- Submit a final report at the end of the award year
- Graduate degrees/programs are not eligible for funding


Stewardship

Certification

Marketing

Conservation

Research

Compliance

- Prior grantees are welcome to re-apply.
- Funds can be used for the following purposes: tuition, educational materials or resources, internships or work experience expenses, costs directly associated with your organic studies/career development 
- Grant funds cannot be used for organic certification fees

Apply for a Project Grant at this portal.


Debbie Aller

The New York Soil Health Initiative invites you to **apply for a mini-grant**! This mini-grant program supports soil health related projects, activities, and travel within New York State. The goal is to assist in expanding soil health research, education, and awareness to communities across NYS.


Interested applicants should submit a mini-grant application for either a **project or a travel grant.**



The New York Soil Health Initiative invites you to apply for a mini-grant! This mini-grant program supports soil health related projects, activities, and travel within New York State. The goal is to assist in expanding soil health research, education, and awareness to communities across NYS.

Interested applicants should submit a mini-grant application for either a project or a travel grant.

Farmers, extension personnel, technical service providers, and organizations working with the agricultural community. Must be based in New York.

Farmers Market

Reduced Tillage

Food Systems

Regenerative

Carbon Capture

Funds are for New York-based projects, activities, or travel (entirely within the state). Funds can used to leverage existing project support that is aimed at either soil health research, extension, or outreach activities. Projects are intended to benefit multiple stakeholders and have an educational component. While projects and activities that support commercial agriculture producers are preferred, community garden projects will be considered.

All applicants must submit through the online application form. Other forms of applying will not be accepted. 

### Program Purpose

- Increase the&#x2004;amount of available pollinator habitat throughout Utah

- Enhance and expand existing landscapes to improve resources (pollen and nectar) available for pollinators

- Provide better connectivity between habitats to better support beneficial species

- Increase access and availability of native seed resources across the state

- Increase public awareness and involvement to improve pollinator habitat state-wide


### **General Information**

- Online application submission: March 1 through April 15, 2025

- Awards will only be given to properties owned or managed by applicant

- Projects must be in Utah to qualify

- All categories of applicants will be considered (individuals, non-profits, government agencies, academic institutes, commercial entities, Native American tribes, wildlife preserves, land trusts, etc.)

- Habitat improvement priority areas will include watersheds and habitat corridors that provide connectivity

- Particular emphasis will be on improving habitat for **native pollinator and bee populations** throughout the state

- Irrigation for plant establishment will be a requirement for project award

- Awarded applicants will receive additional information in August with plants available early Fall for distribution

- Plants are pre-selected and supplied based on your region



Program Purpose
- Increase the amount of available pollinator habitat throughout Utah
- Enhance and expand existing landscapes to improve resources (pollen and nectar) available for pollinators
- Provide better connectivity between habitats to better support beneficial species
- Increase access and availability of native seed resources across the state
- Increase public awareness and involvement to improve pollinator habitat state-wide

General Information
- Online application submission: March 1 through April 15, 2025
- Awards will only be given to properties owned or managed by applicant
- Projects must be in Utah to qualify
- All categories of applicants will be considered (individuals, non-profits, government agencies, academic institutes, commercial entities, Native American tribes, wildlife preserves, land trusts, etc.)
- Habitat improvement priority areas will include watersheds and habitat corridors that provide connectivity
- Particular emphasis will be on improving habitat for native pollinator and bee populations throughout the state
- Irrigation for plant establishment will be a requirement for project award
- Awarded applicants will receive additional information in August with plants available early Fall for distribution
- Plants are pre-selected and supplied based on your region

- Projects must be in Utah to qualify
- All categories of applicants will be considered (individuals, non-profits, government agencies, academic institutes, commercial entities, Native American tribes, wildlife preserves, land trusts, etc.)
- Minimum space requirement of 900 square feet needed for consideration 
- Applicants must agree to a 3-year follow-up period

A reduction or waiving of fees for meeting a certain criteria.

Discount

- Information Page
- Trifold Project Information Handout

Qualified applicants will be awarded up to 25% costs share through plant and seed contributions for selected projects. There will be no cash awards at this time.

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