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Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
Emergency help for low-income energy bills
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 650 - $ 780
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides emergency financial help for low-income households behind on electricity or natural gas bills and facing disconnection. It supports emergency bill payments and low-income customer service rules through local intake agencies in Ontario.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 780 $
- Minimum amount : 650 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Emergency assistance for overdue electricity bills
- Emergency assistance for overdue natural gas bills
Documents Needed
- Identification
- Current electricity and gas bills
- Disconnection notice, if received
- Proof of household income
- Most recent bank statement
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Households behind on electricity bills
- Households behind on natural gas bills
- Low-income households in Ontario
Who is not eligible
- Households not facing disconnection risk
- Applicants outside Ontario intake agency coverage
Eligible expenses
- Electricity bill arrears
- Natural gas bill arrears
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Ongoing monthly bill assistance
- Amounts above the balance owed
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Application is reviewed by a local intake agency
- The agency checks eligibility and contacts the utility
- Disconnection or collection activity may be paused during review
- The utility is notified if the application is denied
Additional information
- Applications must go through a local intake agency in Ontario.
- The program is for emergency bill assistance only, not ongoing monthly support.
- Grants are paid directly to the utility, not to the applicant.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)?
This program provides emergency financial help for low-income households behind on electricity or natural gas bills and facing disconnection. It supports emergency bill payments and low-income customer service rules through local intake agencies in Ontario.
How much funding can be received?
Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) Funds up to $780 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) program?
To be eligible for the Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) program, you must:
Behind on energy bills
At risk of disconnection
Meets income limits
What expenses are eligible under Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)?
Emergency assistance for overdue electricity bills
Emergency assistance for overdue natural gas bills
Who can I contact for more information about the Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)?
You can contact Ontario Energy Board (OEB) by email at none or by phone at 1-855-487-5327.
Where is the Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) available?
The Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) is a Other Support