The Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) is a federally funded municipal aid program. Its purpose is to assist low-income households that are struggling to pay their electrical bills.

Eligibility:

• Individual must reside in Galveston County
• Picture identification
• Proof of income for all adults 18 and older (pay stubs, child support, social security, etc.)
• Unemployment documentation
• Current utility bill
  
• Proof of residence
  

Contact the office for further details.

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance program is called LIHEAP. They assist low income people and families with their heating and cooling bills. This program is therefore, a year long program that is available 12 months a year. To qualify for the LIHEAP assistance, you need to qualify. We provide the current Federal Poverty Rates nationwide below.

You are automatically qualified for LIHEAP assistance if you participate in the SNAP food stamps program, TANF Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or the SSI program through Social Security.

Mission Statement

Greater Coastal Community Action Council, (Formerly, Galveston County Community Action Council, Inc) is a private non-profit organization that was established in 1965 to meet the needs of low-income families throughout the four-county service areas of Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, and Wharton to enhance the quality of their lives by eliminating poverty and promoting self-sufficiency.”*

*From the Galveston County Community Action Council - Utilities Assistance website

Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2024

Persons In Family	Earnings (100% Fed Poverty Guideline)
1	$15,060
2	$20,440
3	$25,820
4	$31,200
5	$36,580
6	$41,960
7	$47,340
8	$52,720

*Alaska and Hawaii have different rates for HUD federal poverty guidelines.
These numbers above represent 100% of the Federal Poverty Rate. In order to get legal aid from some offices, they use a sliding fee scale. When they use a sliding fee scale, the 100% rate can be different than 100%. In those cases, using for example a 200% federal poverty level, you will only need double the 100% number listed above to 200%.

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