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PGW COVID-19 Relief Grants Available for Customers

Posted on: Jan 12, 2021

UPDATE: FUNDS NO LONGER AVAILABLE

PGW COVID Relief Grant funds have been claimed. We’re still here to help. PGW has additional programs, grants and payment arrangements, click here. For more assistance, call us at 215-235-1000. We’re available Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

 

Eligible customers impacted by COVID-19 challenges may be eligible for a $300 grant.

PHILADELPHIA (January 12, 2021) – Beginning Tuesday, January 19, 2021, PGW customers who face pandemic-related financial hardships may be eligible to receive $300 for their natural gas bills under a $2 million PGW COVID-19 Relief Grant program.

Grants are limited and will be provided on a first come, first serve basis. PGW urges customers to call 215-235-1000 to verbally confirm their household’s eligibility, which is based on meeting any of the following circumstances:

• Households experiencing financial hardship related to the pandemic.
• Households in which a member is furloughed from their job or has lost work, even if there is another income-earning member in the household.
• Households with a self-employed person and/or contract employee.
• Households in which a household member is caring for someone with COVID-19.
• Households with school-aged children impacted by stay-at-home orders.

“PGW understands our customers’ financial concerns and the impact from the ongoing pandemic on the City of Philadelphia,” said Craig White, PGW President & CEO. “We sincerely hope that any of our customers behind on their natural gas bill will reach out to us right away to apply for COVID-19 relief money and also explore the other grant programs and payment programs we offer. We are here to help.”

PGW COVID-19 Relief Grant funds do not have to be repaid and no paperwork is required to apply. PGW Customers can apply immediately by calling 215-235-1000.

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