Supplemental Heating Program

This program will end April 30, 2012.

The Pokagon Social Services Department will accept applications for the Pokagon Supplemental Heating Program beginning Monday, December 5. This program will provide a credit of $225 per eligible household to help with high energy costs. Social Services are able to offer the Supplemental Heating Program assistance to income-eligible Pokagon Band households anywhere in the United States. The Supplemental Heating Program is NOT limited to the 10-county service area.

HOW TO APPLY:

You can download the application, or call the department at: (269) 782-8998 or (800) 517-0777, fax (269) 782-4295, or visit in person at: 58620 Sink Rd, Dowagiac, Michigan.

Items you will need to fill out the application:
Proof of all household income:
Proof of income for last 30 days and/or
award letters (from SSI, RSDI, Elder’s Stipend, etc…) and/or
child support received or paid or
completed Zero Income Form (downloaded, or obtained from our office) if above do not apply
Bill from your energy provider
Tribal ID card

Household Size Income Limit Guidelines: 
1 $36,000
2 43,000
3 50,000
4 57,000
5 64,000
6 and above 71,000