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A program that can help pay your heating bill is taking applications through May 31.

The Winter Assistance Fund is operated by the United Way of Central Indiana. The program is open to Marion County households that make too much money to qualify for the state’s energy program, but are below 225% of the federal poverty level.

Assistance could apply to your AES or Citizens Energy Group bill, depending on how your home is heated. The fund can also be used to help with overdue balances.

As of May 13, the fund still had about $62,400 remaining, according to the United Way. That’s enough money to help roughly 170 households.

To apply for the Winter Assistance Fund, contact one of the following organizations:

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Apply for help to pay your heating bill by May 31

by Tyler Fenwick, Mirror Indy
May 15, 2026

<h1>Apply for help to pay your heating bill by May 31</h1> <p class="byline">by Tyler Fenwick, Mirror Indy <br />May 15, 2026</p> <p>A program that can help pay your heating bill is taking applications through May 31.</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.uwci.org/waf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Winter Assistance Fund</a> is operated by the United Way of Central Indiana. The program is open to Marion County households that make too much money to qualify for the state’s energy program, but are below 225% of the federal poverty level.</p> <div class="wp-block-group is-style-border"> <div style="min-height:574px" id="datawrapper-vis-MatCY"><img src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/MatCY/full.png" alt="Do you qualify for the Winter Assistance Fund? (Table)" /></div> </p></div> <p>Assistance could apply to your AES or Citizens Energy Group bill, depending on how your home is heated. The fund can also be used to help with overdue balances.</p> <p>As of May 13, the fund still had about $62,400 remaining, according to the United Way. 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