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March 26, 2026 | Northeast Indiana – Brightpoint is urging households in need of help with heating costs to apply now for the Energy Assistance Program (EAP). With the April 20 application deadline approaching and funds still available, Brightpoint aims to ensure every eligible household is aware of the support available.
EAP provides a one‑time annual benefit to help income‑eligible residents manage high winter utility bills. Brightpoint is only seeking applicants who have not applied during this heating season, which began September 1, 2025. The program serves households in Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wells, and Whitley counties.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted:
Applicants should be prepared to provide proof of income and recent utility bills. Households facing disconnection are encouraged to apply immediately.
NIPSCO customers with incomes up to 250% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines may also qualify for the NIPSCO Hardship program by submitting an EAP application.
For questions, contact (260) 423‑3546, 1‑800‑589‑3506, or visit mybrightpoint.org/eap.
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Brightpoint is a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving more than 55,000 people across northeast Indiana. Through a wide range of programs, Brightpoint helps communities, families, and individuals remove the causes and conditions of poverty. All Brightpoint services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, ancestry, or status as a veteran.