Nicor Gas Sharing Program
One-time annual grants are given, with no requirement to be paid back, to qualified residential customers who meet the required income guidelines. The Nicor Gas Sharing Program is administered by the Salvation Army and funded through direct contributions from Nicor Gas' customers and employees.
Eligibility and How to Apply
Eligible customers can receive a Sharing Grant up to $400 based on the overall account balance on the account Please view the Q&A for detailed information below. To apply, visit your local Salvation Army office in person. We recommend you call ahead to make an appointment and to find out about the paperwork you'll need to take along. Customers must meet income guidelines of 201% to 250% of the FPL. Minimum grant amount is $150.
Crisis Situations
Sharing grants will be available for eligible customers who meet the guidelines for the following situations. Company approval is required and customers must meet income guidelines of 251% to 300% of Federal Poverty Level (FPL). Crisis situations could include:
- Loss of full-time income
- Loss of full-time income from spouse due to death or divorce.
- Customer with an inactive account, where grant amount will cover entire balance for reconnection of service. (Forms of payment will be required)
- An increase of medical expenses that prohibits a customer to pay his/her bill. Account must be active or grant amount is enough to reinstate service if account is inactive.
Veterans
For Veterans they must provide the following information.
- Must show military papers
- Must meet income guidelines up to 300% of Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
- Gas bill must be in the applicants name
- Must have a picture ID
- Maximum grant amount up to $200.00
- Can receive a LIHEAP grant and still be eligible
- A good faith payment is not required
- Customer cannot receive both Veteran Grant and a regular Sharing Grant
Nicor Gas 2021-2022 Sharing Program Income Guidelines
To qualify for a Sharing grant, your income must fall between the amounts shown below.
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Family Size |
Minimum Gross Monthly Income 200% |
Maximum Gross Monthly Income 250% |
Maximum Gross Monthly Income 300% |
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1 |
$2,148 |
$2,683 |
$3,220 |
|
2 |
$2,905 |
$3,629 |
$4,335 |
|
3 |
$3,661 |
$4,575 |
$5,490 |
|
4 |
$4,418 |
$5,521 |
$6,625 |
|
5 |
$5,174 |
$6,467 |
$7,760 |
|
6 |
$5,931 |
$7,413 |
$8,895 |
|
7 |
$6,591 |
$8,358 |
$10,030 |
|
8 |
$6,738 |
$9,304 |
$11,165 |
* Total amount earned before taxes and deductions.
*For families/households with more than 8 persons under 18, add $540.00 for each additional persons.
Salvation Army Offices & Other Application Locations
Locations
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437 E. Galena Blvd. |
300 3rd Ave. |
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422 S. Main St. |
148 N. Harrison Ave. |
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601 W. Washington St |
8354 W. Foster Ave. |
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2900 W 127th St, |
516 W. Madison St. |
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2337 S. Laramie Ave. |
112 N. Division St. |
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290 W. Crystal Lake Ave. |
501 Broadway St. |
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830 Grove St. |
Social Services Department |
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316 Douglas Ave. |
409 Avenue F |
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1403 Sherman Ave. |
126 S. Bloomington St. |
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106 W. Exchange St. |
1 S. 415 Summit St. |
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690 W Dempster St. |
850 S. Green Bay Rd. |
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1710 S. 7th Ave. |
502 N Prospect Ave. |
Sharing Grant Offices
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Village of Arlington Heights |
Freemont Township |
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Cuba Township |
Prevail |
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Elk Grove Township |
Rock River Center |
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Health & Human Services |
Palatine Township |
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Bloom Township |
Thornton Township |
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Office of Citizen's Services |
Avon Township |
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Southland Ministerial Health Network |
Together We Cope |
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Monee Township |
Hanover Township |
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Kendall/Grundy Community Services |
Kuzma Care Cottage |
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Proviso Township |
Kendall County Human Services |
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McHenry Township |
Vision of Restoration Inc. |
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We Care of Grundy County |
Naperville township |
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Orland Township |
Plainfield Township |
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Troy Township |
First Baptist Church |
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Dorr Township |
Lemont Township |
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Victory Christian Assembly Church |
Outreach Community Ministries |
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In addition, you can apply for a Sharing Grant at any of these offices between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Q&A
What are the changes to the Sharing Program?
Approved customers regardless of age may receive a grant up to $400 based on the overall account balance. If the customers balance is less than the maximum grant, they will receive the amount owed. A minimum grant of $150 will be applied if the overall account balance is less than that amount.
How does the Sharing Grant work?
If you meet the criteria and your completed application is approved, you may receive a grant of up to $400. The grant will automatically be applied to your account within 30-60 days.
I don't have any money to contribute to paying down my balance. Can I still receive a Sharing grant?
Yes. If you meet the eligibility guidelines and your completed application is approved, you may receive a grant of up to $400.
Can you help me calculate exactly how much I could receive from a Sharing grant?
Unfortunately, no. The Salvation Army administers the Sharing Program, and they will be able to assist you.
How do I qualify?
The Salvation Army administers the Sharing Program and determines if you are eligible. However, you must:
- Be a residential heating customer of Nicor Gas with a payment due.
- Be ineligible for state or federal energy assistance programs.
- Have an annual gross income above 201 percent but not exceeding 250 percent of the federally established poverty level.
- Crisis and Veterans range between 201 percent to 300 percent of the federally established poverty level (see Income Guidelines above).
How do I apply?
You must apply in person at your local Salvation Army office. Contact your local Salvation Army office or call the general Salvation Army help line at (773) 205-3520. We recommend you call ahead to make an appointment and to find out about the paperwork you'll need to take along.
Can I apply for more than one Sharing grant, or can my spouse also apply?
No, only one Sharing grant is awarded per qualifying family. You can apply for a Sharing grant once per year.
Need a payment arrangement?
In addition to energy assistance programs, we offer flexible payment arrangements.
Call us at 888.642.6748 to make a payment arrangement.
