Financial Assistance Resources
Need help paying for utilities and rent in Georgia?
We know the importance of energy in our daily lives. That’s why we partner with community-based organizations, nonprofits, houses of worship, and government-funded programs and services to assist those in need.
Project SHARE
Project SHARE provides help to those who are truly in need. In 2021, Project SHARE provided assistance to more than 15,000 Georgians, with Georgia Power and its customers contributing $2.1 million to the program.
If you would like to apply, contact your local chapter of The Salvation Army. They take calls for assistance from 9-10 a.m. local time on Wednesday mornings.
United Way
United Way is an organization that fights for financial stability for every person in the community. It also provides information about additional charitable organizations that may be able to offer financial assistance when it comes to budgeting and paying for your energy use.
For more information, call 2-1-1 or visit the United Way website below.
Federal Benefits
Benefits.gov is an online resource to help you find federal benefits you may be eligible for in Georgia. Use the Benefit Finder Tool to see which benefit(s) you qualify for.
Energy Assistance Resources
Home Energy Efficiency Assistance Program
You don’t have to choose between comfort and saving energy. Through the Home Energy Efficiency Assistance Program (HEEAP), income-qualified Georgia Power customers may be eligible for free, energy-efficiency home improvements. From improved attic insulation to smart thermostats that can help manage your home’s temperature, enjoy home improvements that can help you save energy and reduce your bill.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
We support the Division of Family & Children Services through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which is available every year from November to May and helps low-income households pay for heating and cooling their homes. The purpose of LIHEAP is to provide appropriate and timely financial assistance.
Applications for all LIHEAP services are made through a local Community Action Agency. The assistance is available in all 159 counties in Georgia.
Senior Citizen Resources
Income-Qualified Senior Citizen Discount
Georgia Power customers 65 years of age or older with a combined income of 200 percent of the Federal Poverty level or less may qualify for a low income senior citizens discount. Submit an application securely online.
Free Energy Improvements for Income Qualified Seniors
Income-qualified seniors can enjoy energy savings assistance through education and free home energy efficiency improvements. Georgia Power customers over the age of 60 and who are at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines may be able to qualify for participation.
For more information call 404.872.0167 or visit the Hope Works website.
Community Action Agencies
There are currently 20 Community Action Agencies in Georgia, which serve all 159 counties throughout the state. The Federal, State and local resources currently managed by Community Action Agencies in Georgia include such services as Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), emergency assistance, home weatherization and much more.
To find a community action agency in your community, select your region from the list, and check out our team in action!
Northwest Region
Clayton County Community Services Authority, Inc.
1000 Main Street
P.O. Box 1808
Forest Park, GA 30298-1808
Phone: 404-363-0575
Fax: 404-361-8395
http://www.claytoncountycsa.org
Fulton Atlanta Community Action Authority, Inc.
1690 Chantilly Drive N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30324
Phone: 404-320-0166
Fax: 404-320-9866
http://www.facaa.org
North Georgia Community Action, Inc.
1344 Talking Rock Road
P.O. Box 760
Jasper, GA 30142-0760
Phone: 706-692-5644
Fax: 706-692-2804
http://ngcainc.com
Partnership for Community Action, Inc.
815 Park North Blvd
Clarkston, GA 30021
Phone: 404-929-2500
Fax: 404-508-9330
http://www.pcaction.org/
Tallatoona Community Action Partnership, Inc.
P.O. Box 1480
Cartersville, GA 30120
Phone: 770-382-5388
Fax: 770-387-4302
http://www.tallatoonacap.org
Northeast Region
ACTION, Inc.
594 Oconee Street
P.O. Box 1072
Athens, GA 30603-1072
Phone: 706-546-8293
Fax: 706-546-9180
http://actionathens.org/
Central Savannah River Area Economic Opportunity Authority, Inc.
1261 Greene Street
P.O. Box 10104
Augusta, GA 30903-2704
Phone: 706-722-0493
Fax: 706-722-8565
http://www.csraeoa.org/
Ninth District Opportunity, Inc.
308 Spring Street
P.O. Box Drawer L
Gainesville, GA 30503
Phone: 770-532-3191
Fax: 770-534-0548
http://www.ndo.org
Overview, Inc.
120 South Jefferson Street
P.O. Box 693
Milledgeville, GA 31061
Phone: 478-453-4111
Fax: 478-453-2136
http://www.overviewinc.com
Southwest Region
Coastal Plain Area Economic Opportunity Authority, Inc.
1810 West Hill Avenue, A-6
Valdosta, GA 31602
Phone: 229-244-7860
Fax: 229-245-7885
http://www.coastalplaineoa.org
Community Action for Improvement, Inc.
1380 LaFayette Parkway
P.O. Box 1307
LaGrange, GA 30240
Phone: 706-884-2651
Fax: 706-884-2654
http://www.cafi-ga.org
Enrichment Services Program, Inc.
2601 Cross Country Drive Bldg C-1
Columbus, GA 31906
P.O. Box 6627
Columbus, GA 31917
Phone: 706-649-1600
Fax: 706-649-1603
http://www.enrichmentservices.org
Heart of Georgia Community Action Council, Inc.
324 Pine Street
P.O. Box 398
Eastman, GA 31023
Phone: 478-374-4301
Fax: 478-374-7648
http://www.mgcaa.org
Macon-Bibb County Economic Opportunity Council, Inc.
653 Second Street, Second Floor
Macon, GA 31201
Phone: 478-738-3240
Fax: 478-738-3258
http://www.maconbibbeoc.com
Middle Georgia Community Action Agency, Inc.
121 Prince Street
P.O. Box 2286
Warner Robins, GA 31099-2286
Phone: 478-922-4464
Fax: 478-922-7320
http://www.mgcaa.org
Southwest Georgia Community Action Council, Inc.
912 First Ave, SE
P.O. Drawer 3728
Moultrie, GA 31776-3728
Phone: 229-985-3610
Fax: 229-890-1056
http://www.swgacac.com
West Central Georgia Community Action Authority, Inc.
Highway 90 East
P.O. Box 185
Montezuma, GA 31063
Phone: 478-472-3607
Fax: 478-472-3609
http://www.westcentral-gacac.org
Southeast Region
Coastal Georgia Area Community Action Authority, Inc.
1 Community Action Drive
P.O. Box 2016
Brunswick, GA 31521
Phone: 912-264-3281
Fax: 912-265-7444
http://www.coastalgacaa.org/
Action Pact
510 Tebeau Street
Waycross, GA 31501
Phone: 912-285-6083
http://myactionpact.org
Economic Opportunity Authority for Savannah-Chatham County Area
618 West Anderson Street
P.O. Box 1353
Savannah, GA 31402-1353
Phone: 912-238-2960
Fax: 912-238-2977
http://www.eoasga.org
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