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Washington Hardship Grants

Washington customers can contact nonprofit agencies to request a hardship grant when they have experienced a situation that makes immediate financial support crucial. Find a list of agencies below.

Examples of situations in which a hardship grant can be provided include, but are not limited to:

  1. Someone in the household has lost a job, experienced reduced work hours or had a workplace injury.
  2. After a catastrophic event such as a hurricane, flood, wildfire or similar disaster.
  3. Someone in the household has experienced an accident, serious illness, becomes disabled, is hospitalized for extended periods and/or is facing high medical expenses.
  4. A large household expense is incurred, such as a heating or cooling system repair, leaky roof, vehicle repair or similar expense.
  5. The primary income earner has passed away.
  6. Someone in the household is struggling after a divorce, separation or abusive relationship.
  7. The customer has received a disconnection notice and is facing the disconnection of power.
  8. When an agency representative contacts the company requesting a hardship grant for a particular customer.

Customers receiving a hardship grant must exhaust all available energy assistance with an agency prior to receiving a grant. Find a list of agencies and their contact information below.

Local agencies

You may contact your local agency to apply for a hardship grant and other available resources:

Washington bill assistance

Find more information about support available to qualifying customers through the Washington Low-Income Bill Assistance program on the program's main page.