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It's LIHEAP Season

LIHEAP Pre-Application

Project NOW, Inc, as administrator of the Energy Assistance Program in Henry, Mercer, and Rock Island Counties is pleased to announce that LIHEAP funds are available to assist income-eligible households with their natural gas, propane and/or electric bills and furnace assistance for inoperable heating systems.

The program will begin taking applications on October 1, 2025, for older adults (60 years +), individuals with a disability, families with children under the age of six years, and households that are disconnected from their utilities, have a disconnection notice or have less than 25% in their propane tank. All other income eligible households can start applying November 1, 2025. Click below to begin the process.


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Project NOW Programs

Head Start

Head Start promotes the school readiness of preschool-aged children from low-income families in Rock Island, Mercer & Henry Counties.

Registration is now open.

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Utilities Assistance

Increasing fuel costs is making it harder for people to pay their utility bills, but NOW can help. call 309- 793-6391 to make a LIHEAP appointment. Income guidelines apply.

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Housing

Project NOW is committed to providing affordable and safe housing for for those who need it We offer rent & deposit payments, transitional housing & homeless services.

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Senior Services

Home delivered & to-go meals, socialization, counseling and more at seven sites in Rock Island & Mercer Counties.

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Serving Henry, Mercer,
and Rock Island Counties

Outreach Offices:

1830 2nd Avenue Rock Island, 61201

(309) 793-6391

404 E. 3rd Street Kewanee

(309) 852-4565

605 1/2 SW 3rd St., Aledo

(309) 582-2644