Community Services

CSBG Programs & Services

As a CSBG recipient, we regularly collect community feedback and design Community Action Plans (CAPs) from it to ensure we continue addressing the local causes of poverty effectively. Programs vary from county to county accordingly. Program availability is further dependent on funding and supplies.

CSBG Guidelines

CSBG assistance is limited to households whose gross income does not exceed the federal maximum allowable level (currently 125% of the federal poverty guidelines). Federal poverty guidelines are updated annually by October 1st of each year and are approximate. If you think you may be over-income, please contact us for a full eligibility determination.

Applying for CSBG Programs & Services

You’ll need to have or know the following:

• Proof of Income (For the previous month prior to the application date)
• Proof of Residency
• Proof of Citizenship
  • If a household member is declared as a US citizen, no additional documentation is required.
  • If a household member is declared as a legal permanent resident or qualifying alien, documentation must be provided on their status.
  • If a household member is declared to not have legal status, they will need to include their income for the purposes of determining income eligibility but will not be included in the number of eligible household members.
• Proof of Lawful Presence (Lawful Presence is applicable to the applicant only, this is defined as the individual who completes and signs the application.)
  • Documentation that must be collected includes:
    • Identification documentation listed in Idaho Statute 67-7903,
    • A valid SSN,
    • AND that the applicant provides an attestation that they are either a US
      citizen, legal permanent resident, or lawfully present in the United States pursuant to
      federal law.
  • All applicants must provide documentation to verify their identity.
    • Idaho Driver’s License, Idaho Identification Card,
    • Valid Driver’s License issued by another state or territory,
    • US military card or military dependent ID card,
    • US Coast Guard merchant mariner card,
    • Native American Tribal Documentation
    • A copy of an executive office of immigration review, immigration judge or board of immigration appeals decision, granting asylee status.
    • A copy of an executive office of immigration review, immigration judge or board of immigration appeals decision, indicating that the individual may lawfully remain in the United States.
    • Any United States citizenship and immigration service-issued document showing refugee or asylee status or that the individual may lawfully remain in the United States.
    • Any department of state or customs and border protection-issued document showing the individual has been permitted entry into the United States on the basis of refugee or asylee status, or on any other basis that permits the individual to lawfully enter and remain in the United States.
    • A valid United States passport. A Lawful Presence Case Note must be completed for the Head of Household/Applicant on every application.

Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)

Made possible through partnerships with local city governments and the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare (IDHW), we administer the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) – also known as energy assistance – in Southeast Idaho. LIHEAP is a federal program designed to assist with home heating costs.

LIHEAP Guidelines

LIHEAP offers a one-time payment each heating season to help eligible households with their energy costs.

Depending on funding, we expect to start accepting applications for the 2025–2026 season in October. Reach out to us then to apply. If you receive SNAP benefits (Food Stamps), you’re generally considered eligible for LIHEAP.

To apply for LIHEAP, you can call your local SEICAA office or download an application form and return it to your office. If you qualify for LIHEAP, you’re generally considered eligible for our Weatherization Assistance Program.

Applying for LIHEAP

If you are a SNAP recipient, you’ll need to have or know the following:

• Name, Address, Phone Number, Social Security Number, and E-mail Address (if available)
• Do you rent or own your home?
• If renting, is your rent subsidized?
• What type of residence do you live in? (single-family home, mobile home, apartment, etc.)
• Your electric bill account number (regardless of primary heat source) and your account’s Service Agreement Number (Idaho Power customers only)

If you’re NOT a SNAP recipient, you’ll need to have or know the following:

• Name, Address, Phone Number, Social Security Number, and E-mail Address (if available)
• Names/Birthdates for all household members
• Social Security Cards for all household members
• Heating Energy Vendor Name/Account Number (Utility Bill)
• Electric Vendor Name/Account Number/ (Utility Bill); Service Agreement Number (Idaho Power customers only)
• Do you rent or own your home?
• If renting, is your rent subsidized?
• What type of residence do you live in? (single-family home, mobile home, apartment, etc.)
• Verification of Residence Address (Utility Bill)
• Income verification for the previous month (check stubs, SS/SSI award letters, etc.)
  • If there is no income in your household or you are self-employed, please contact your local SEICAA office.

An application cannot be processed without the information listed above.

Lastly, to ensure your LIHEAP application is submitted correctly, please call the appropriate office for your county. Click here to find your county’s SEICAA office.