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UPDATE AS OF SEPTEMBER 23, 2026: Project Share will remain open until funds are exhausted.
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Project SHARE Heating Fund will reopen beginning September 14, 2026, and will remain open until September 21, 2026.

ELECTRIC ONLY, NO FUEL 

The Project SHARE Heating Fund is designed to help our income-eligible customers with active disconnect notices in our service areas. The fund is administered by Heart Share Human Services of New York. Since 1982, this fund has helped 62,850 families with grants totaling more than $17 million.

 To receive a Project SHARE Heating Fund grant, you must:

  • Have an active NYSEG or RG&E account
  • Meet the HEAP income guideline
  • Have an active disconnect notice
  • Exhausted all other assistance programs, such as HEAP, Emergency HEAP and local or county emergency aid

Download a Project SHARE fact sheet.

Learn more about HEAP and available grants

 

Active Duty Military and Veterans

  • Active duty military personnel and well-discharged (honorary or general) veterans may qualify for a Project SHARE Heating Fund grant without adhering to the eligibility guidelines above.
  • They may qualify regardless of income (HEAP grant is not a requirement).
  • The active account may be in the spouse's/partner's name.
  • The military member of veteran does not have to reside in the household, however, the spouse/partner must.
  • The household must have an active disconnect notice.

 

How to Apply

Customers can apply in person or by phone at conveniently located agencies or organizations.

Call Delaware Opportunities at 607-746-1665 or call toll-free 844.579.5555 for a recorded message.

To apply by phone or speak to a representative, you can call toll-free 800.599.4327 weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST