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Active duty, National Guard, Veteran, Reservist and families.

American Sign Language, Spanish

Family and friends of veterans.

Children from 4 years to 18 years.

Military families and veterans.

Open to everyone.

Applicants must have an active account with either NYSEG or RG&E, meet the HEAP income guideline, have an active disconnect notice, and exhausted all other assistance programs, such as HEAP, food stamps, Medicaid and local or county emergency aid. Active military and well-discharged veterans, regardless of income, can apply. This grant can be received once every 12 months.

Eligibility for customers who are active duty military personnel and veterans: Active duty military personnel and well-discharged (honorary or general) do NOT have to meet income guidelines, however there must be an active disconnect notice. The account may be in the spouse's​/partner's name. The military member or veteran does not have to reside in the household, however, the spouse​/partner must.

Open to everyone.

Services are restricted to active duty, Reserve, National Guard members, and their families, as well as deployed civilians and their families. Services can continue up to six months after individuals separate from military service.

Spanish. Other language assistance available.

Veterans, service members, their family members or survivors, call for more information.

Open to everyone.