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Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services Energy Assistance Program Manual 1400 OUTREACH

The Energy Assistance Program is committed to conducting outreach activities designed to assure eligible households, especially households with young children, elderly or disabled individuals, and households with high home energy burdens, are made aware of the assistance available in Nevada. Outreach opportunities through utility/energy vendors, Intake Sites, and community partners will be supported by EAP staff within practical limits. 1401 INTAKE SITES

The DWSS contracts with intake sites to provide EAP outreach/ancillary services. Contracted intake sites receive compensation for each complete application packet they submit on behalf of potentially eligible households.

Contracted intake sites, utility/energy vendors and/or other community partners may obtain EAP applications and other related forms, fliers and posters from DWSS by completing and submitting a Request of Materials, Form 2854-EL, available at: https://dwss.nv.gov/Energy/5_Intake_Site_Forms/ The contracted intake sites throughout the state are encouraged by DWSS to do program outreach with the populations of Nevadans they serve. The EAP develops contracts with various intake sites on an ongoing basis. Intake sites are equipped to provide EAP applications and help individuals complete their applications in a number of Nevada communities. Intake sites may elect to be paid for this service; however, many provide the service at no cost. A listing of current intake sites is located on the Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services Website at: https://dwss.nv.gov/Contact/Welfare/ Intake sites also provide the service of accepting completed applications and forwarding them to one of the two EAP offices within the state. MTL 01/24 June 25, 2024 - 1 - Section 1400 – Outreach