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It's LIHEAP Season

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