Good Neighbour Initiative
BENEFITS
- Bill payments will be a maximum of $250 per household for 3 months within any two-year period.
- Assistance with wiring for families who are in need of rewiring due to fires and natural disasters.
WHO CAN APPLY?
- Elderly.
- Families with children particularly those preparing for exit exams
- Families with members who are temporarily unemployed, or have reduced working hours as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
NOT ELIGIBLE
- Individuals and families who require electrical bill payment for more than 3 months assistance cannot be considered for assistance under this programme.
- Applicants whose electricity has been disconnected for more than 6 months cannot be considered for assistance under this programme.
Application Process
Applicants must provide all required information and documents
- The application is to be completed by the applicant or recommender
- The application will be assessed by the review committee
- Applicant is notified of the decision within 2 -3 weeks
Please Note: Funding is limited, therefore not all applications can be approved.