Access Program

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33351

6 Miles—Get Directions

(855) 220-5211

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.att.com/internet/access

Description: Provides low-cost internet service to households with no annual contract, free installation, and in-home Wi-Fi included.

Description: Provides low-cost internet service to households with no annual contract, free installation, and in-home Wi-Fi included.

Affordable Connectivity

No Physical Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33306

16 Miles—Get Directions

Contact Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Website

 http://www.affordableconnectivity.gov

Description: Provides financial assistance for internet service and connected devices like laptops or tablets.

Description: Provides financial assistance for internet service and connected devices like laptops or tablets.

Affordable Connectivity Program

Not a Physical Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33304

15 Miles—Get Directions

(877) 384-2575

Website

 http://www.fcc.gov

Description: NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE - Provides households with affordable internet service needed for work, school, healthcare and more.

Description: NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE - Provides households with affordable internet service needed for work, school, healthcare and more.

Connect Free

Northeast 6th Avenue Location

306 Northeast 6th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32601

268 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 393-8568

Contact Hours: Mon- Fri, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Website

 http://www.gainesvillefl.gov/Government-Pages/Government/Departments/Housing-Community-Development/ConnectFree

Description: Provides grant funding to assist with the payment of costs associated with the extension, construction and connection to the city’s water, wastewater and reclaimed water systems.

Description: Provides grant funding to assist with the payment of costs associated with the extension, construction and connection to the city’s water, wastewater and reclaimed water systems.

Electric Utility Department

Northeast 30th Avenue Location

1805 Northeast 30th Avenue, Building 600, Ocala, FL, 34470

233 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 629-2489

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.ocalafl.gov/government/electric-utility

Description: Provides an electric utility department where consumers can report a power outage, make payments, and learn about rebates.

Description: Provides an electric utility department where consumers can report a power outage, make payments, and learn about rebates.

Emergency Assistance

Southwest 64th Avenue Location - Suite A

4700 Southwest 64th Avenue, Suite A, Davie, FL, 33314

12 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 321-0909

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Website

 http://www.hopeoutreachfl.org

Description: Provides an emergency food pantry and partial financial assistance for rent and utilities.

Description: Provides an emergency food pantry and partial financial assistance for rent and utilities.

Emergency Basic Needs Assistance

Inverrary Boulevard Location - Suite 305

3810 Inverrary Boulevard, Suite 305, Lauderhill, FL, 33319

9 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 765-0550

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9;00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 https://form.jotform.com/hmhbEBN/ebn-preliminary-form-2023

Description: Provides one-time emergency financial assistance for utilities, food (gift card or grocery bag), transportation (bus pass or gas card), and navigation to other resources for long-term stability.

Description: Provides one-time emergency financial assistance for utilities, food (gift card or grocery bag), transportation (bus pass or gas card), and navigation to other resources for long-term stability.

Emergency Broadband Benefit

No Physical Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33306

16 Miles—Get Directions

(833) 511-0311

Website

 https://getemergencybroadband.org/

Description: Provides a one-month discount towards broadband service for individuals struggling to afford the service. Only one monthly service discount and one device discount are allowed per household.

Description: Provides a one-month discount towards broadband service for individuals struggling to afford the service. Only one monthly service discount and one device discount are allowed per household.

Emergency Energy Financial Assistance

Not a Physical Location

5622 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 265-9040

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.eldercare.ufhealth.org

Description: Provides financial assistance with utility deposits and past due bills Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program (eheap and eheaep).

Description: Provides financial assistance with utility deposits and past due bills Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program (eheap and eheaep).

Emergency Financial Assistance Program (EFAP)

Southeast 24th Street Location

218 Southeast 24th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32641

266 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 264-6750

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://alachuacounty.us

Description: NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: Provides one-time assistance with rent, mortgage, and utility arrears or current amount due with a maximum combined assistance limit of $900 and move-in assistance.

Description: NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: Provides one-time assistance with rent, mortgage, and utility arrears or current amount due with a maximum combined assistance limit of $900 and move-in assistance.

Emergency Home Energy Assistance (EHEAP)

Northwest 10th Street Location

6009 Northwest 10th Street, Margate, FL, 33063

11 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 973-0300

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Website

 http://www.margatefl.com

Description: Provides home energy assistance to seniors.

Description: Provides home energy assistance to seniors.

Emergency Home Energy Assistance (EHEAP)

Northwest 2nd Street Location - 227

227 Northwest 2nd Street, Deerfield Beach, FL, 33441

18 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 480-4441

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Website

 http://www.deerfield-beach.com/40/Active-Aging-NEFP

Description: Provides financial home energy assistance.

Description: Provides financial home energy assistance.

Emergency Home Energy Assistance for The Elderly Program

305 Southwest 1st Street, Chiefland, FL, 32626

274 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 490-7055

Contact Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm

Website

 http://srecinc.org

Description: Program provides utility payment assistance for older adults

Description: Program provides utility payment assistance for older adults

Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly

Hiatus Road Location

5300 Hiatus Road, Sunrise, FL, 33351

6 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 745-9779

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.adrcbroward.org

Description: Assists with an emergency resulting from a delinquent utility bill, lack of fuel or wood, or receiving a shutoff notice.

Description: Assists with an emergency resulting from a delinquent utility bill, lack of fuel or wood, or receiving a shutoff notice.

Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP)

Northeast 255th Street Location

314 Northeast 255th Street, Cross City, FL, 32628

291 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 498-5018

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://srecinc.org

Description: Assists with a home crisis which may be an impending cut-off of utility services or an unusually hot or cold season energy expense, resulting in a past-due account.

Description: Assists with a home crisis which may be an impending cut-off of utility services or an unusually hot or cold season energy expense, resulting in a past-due account.

Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (Eheap/ Eheaep)

Southwest 20th Court Location

1101 Southwest 20th Court, Ocala, FL, 34471

231 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 620-3501

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.marionseniorservices.org

Description: CURRENTLY OUT OF FUNDS - Assists with the reconnection of electric utilities. Limited funding is available.

Description: CURRENTLY OUT OF FUNDS - Assists with the reconnection of electric utilities. Limited funding is available.

FPL Care To Share Assistance

West Broward Boulevard Location - 1445

1445 West Broward Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33312

13 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 524-6991

Contact Hours: Wed, 9:00 AM

Website

 http://www.salvationarmyflorida.org/fortlauderdale

Description: Provides emergency assistance funds for FPL electric bills due to a crisis.

Description: Provides emergency assistance funds for FPL electric bills due to a crisis.

Financial Assistance

Silver Road Location

674 Silver Road, Ocala, FL, 34472

224 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 687-1119

Website

 http://www.ssspreschurch.org

Description: CURRENTLY OUT OF FUNDS - Provides utility assistance once every six months.

Description: CURRENTLY OUT OF FUNDS - Provides utility assistance once every six months.

Florida State HOPWA Program

Oakwood Lane Location - Suite 100

200 Oakwood Lane, Suite 100, Hollywood, FL, 33020

17 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 567-9688

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 https://brhpc.org/housing-opportunities-for-persons-with-aids-program

Description: Provides short-term financial assistance for rent, mortgage, and utilities, as well as financial assistance for permanent housing placement for the first and last month’s rent or utility deposits to move into a new housing unit, and more.

Description: Provides short-term financial assistance for rent, mortgage, and utilities, as well as financial assistance for permanent housing placement for the first and last month’s rent or utility deposits to move into a new housing unit, and more.

GRU Utility Assistance

Southwest 4th Avenue Location

238 Southwest 4th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32601

267 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 372-8646

Contact Hours: Tues, 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Website

 http://gcmhelp.org

Description: Provides financial assistance with past-due utility payments. Due to limited funding, this service is offered to a client once.

Description: Provides financial assistance with past-due utility payments. Due to limited funding, this service is offered to a client once.