Administered for North Shore Gas by the Community Action Partnership of Lake County, Share the Warmth provides heating grants to limited and fixed-income households. Eligible customers can receive grants of up to $200 on their bills.
How can I apply for a Share the Warmth grant?
Call the Community Action Partnership of Lake County at 847-249-4330 to make an appointment to apply. Applicants are required to submit:
- Proof of household income or any financial assistance for the past 30 days for all members of the household over 18; and
- Your current residential heating bill
Who is eligible?
North Shore Gas customers who are having trouble paying their bills and meet the following household income guidelines may be eligible for a grant.
| Family Size |
30-Day Income |
Annual Income |
| 1 |
$2,147.00 |
$25,760.00 |
| 2 |
$2,903.00 |
$34,840.00 |
| 3 |
$3,660.00 |
$43,920.00 |
| 4 |
$4,417.00 |
$53,000.00 |
| 5 |
$5,173.00 |
$62,080.00 |
| 6 |
$5,930.00 |
$71,160.00 |
| 7 |
$8,786.00 |
$105,441.00 |
| 8 |
$8,982.00 |
$107,784.00 |
| 9 |
$9,177.00 |
$110,128.00 |
| 10 |
$9,372.00 |
$112,470.00 |
| 11 |
$9,568.00 |
$114,814.00 |
| 12 |
$10,470.00 |
$125,760.00 |
| 13 |
$11,226.00 |
$134,720.00 |
| 14 |
$11,984.00 |
$143,800.00 |
| 15 |
$12,740.00 |
$152,880.00 |
| 16 |
$13,497.00 |
$161,960.00 |
| 17 |
$14,253.00 |
$171,040.00 |
| 18 |
$15,010.00 |
$180,120.00 |
- Additional $757 per person in monthly income above 18 people, or $9,080 annual
The State of Illinois has created a new website to allow residents to pre-apply.
Customers can fill out information on the website and it will be forwarded to the appropriate agency.
Visit Helpillinoisfamilies.com.
If you have questions about Share the Warmth, please contact us.
