Neighborhood Heating Fund
Apply Today: A special emergency funding period is now open to support customers facing delays in HEAP assistance. If you need assistance with your energy bill, you can apply now through HeartShare.
Expanded eligibility:
- Customers enrolled in the Energy Affordability Program (EAP) with a balance of $1 or more
- Self-attested federal employees, federal contractors or active-duty military members affected by the shutdown with a balance of $1 or more
Please note during this emergency funding period:
- Customers do not need to exhaust HEAP funding before applying
- Applying now will not impact your eligibility for the regular program reopening in February 2026
Neighborhood Heating Fund is a National Grid program administered by HeartShare Human Services of NY to help qualified households meet their home heating needs. The fund opens annually in February and closes when the fund is depleted.
To qualify for a grant, you must be a National Grid customer whose household meets the income guidelines of the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP).
Customers may apply once per year when they have exhausted all HEAP assistance and have a current disconnect notice. This grant is only available to residents of Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island who live in a 1-2 family house or pay for heat in their apartment. Applications are accepted until funds run out. For more information on how to apply, please call 1-718-422-4207, or visit the HeartShare Human Services of NY website.
