You may apply for assistance at any time during the year by contacting the local eligibility office or Tribal LIHEAP office serving your community. Click on "local eligibility office" to access phone numbers.

If you cannot reach your local eligibility office, call Montana's toll-free number at 1-833-317-1080.

The State of Montana, through the Department of Public Health and Human Services, offers three programs aimed at helping eligible Montanans.

• The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) pays part of winter energy bills and may be able to assist with furnace emergencies for eligible people.
• The Low Income Home Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) helps pay a portion of eligible household's water bills; helps avoid shutoffs; and helps support household water system reconnections related to non-payment.
• The Weatherization Assistance Program helps participants to improve the heating efficiency of their homes and thus reduce their energy consumption.

When & Where to Apply

To apply for assistance, Montanans can submit a combined LIHEAP, LIHWAP and Weatherization application. The application can be completed online but must be printed and delivered or mailed to the local eligibility office listed on the last page of the application.  See the Income and Resource Guidelines below to see the limits based on family size and income.

You may apply for LIHEAP and LIHWAP during the heating season, which is October 1 through April 30 of each year, by contacting the local eligibility office or Tribal LIHEAP office serving your community.

You may apply Weatherization assistance at any time during the year by contacting the local eligibility office or Tribal LIHEAP office serving your community.

School Meals Are NO Longer Automatically Free

Due to COVID, school breakfast and lunch as been free for all students for the past 2 years.  This will Not be continuing for the 2022 - 2023 School Year

The Free & Reduced application was sent in your "Before-School" packets (Mailed on 8/02/2022)

Some students qualify for free and reduced price meals. To receive Free or Reduced Price meals for your children, you must complete an application and return it to the District Office each school year.

Application forms will be sent home with the Back-To-School information before school starts in August.
Contact the District Office if you have any questions (406) 773-5523.