Utilities

Households earning below a set annual income may be eligible for financial assistance of up to $1200 per calendar year toward their home heating costs from oil, wood, wood pellets, propane or electrical heat.

Does not issue a rebate on heating that has already been ordered/paid. Program only pays for heating arranged by the Salvation Army.

Currently, the program is delivered by Salvation Army and funded by the province. The Salvation Army will continue accepting applications until October 31.

On November 1, Access PEI will start to administer the program and process all applications. Program eligibility and benefits remain unchanged,

Provides financial assistance for eligible applicants whose primary residence does not have access to high-speed internet (a 50Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload service). The funding covers one-time costs for internet service providers to complete work that enables access to new or improved internet service.

Approved applicants will receive financial assistance of up to $1,000 total, including a maximum of $350 (HST included) for installation by a registered business.
See website for full details on activities that do and do not qualify for funding.

Note: Applicants must first receive pre-approval of the project prior to the start of any work, purchase of equipment, or any expenses being incurred for the project.

Is a monthly fund distribution that provides up to $1500 annually in emergency financial assistance to support low-income Canadian families and individuals undergoing treatment for a life-threatening illness. Eligible funding includes:

General expenses:

• Rent (up to $100 per month)
• Utilities (up to $100 per month)
• Phone costs (only if it is the only phone used in the home)
• Grocery gift cards
• Gas gift cards (up to $100 per month)
• Transportation (Bus, Taxi, Parking and Train expenses)

Funding Conditions:

• Utility, rent, and transportation requests must be at least $100
• Only utility and rental bills that are 30 days overdue will be considered

Ineligible expenses:

• Cell phone bills when another phone exists in the home
• Cable payments
• Mortgage payments
• Car payments
• Insurance bills
• Tax bills
• Medical payments

Note:

• If approved, cheques are issued directly to the utility company and mailed to the family on or before the last day of the month
• Applications do not roll over
• Applications are considered only if remaining funding exists