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Cost Savings that May Help
Anyone who has lived on a tight budget knows that every little bit helps. This page of our site is devoted to cost-saving programs that don't fall into any main category heading. Program listings will be added as we learn of them. Please contact us at info@nj211.org if you know of a cost-savings program that is not listed.
Free Gas USA, Inc. Provides Gasoline Grants
Grants from the non-profit organization, Free Gas USA, are need-based and restricted to fuel purchases only. They are offered in denominations ranging from $50 to $1,200. With them you can buy gas for transportation to address basic necessities such as employment, educational and medical conveyances. Fuel acquisitions for grocery shopping is permitted and strongly encouraged.
Gasoline grants are awarded monthly. Fuel cards are distributed based on donations received, geographical restrictions of funds processed and the location(s) of participating gasoline distributors.Grant applicants must obtain an application from the Free Gas USA Web site. All applications must be submitted with an agency referral form or they will not be processed.
Download A Grant Application Form from Free Gas USA.
Income Eligibility
Only individuals and families that meet Income Limits established by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Learn more about Free Gas USA.
Need Help? – Dial 2-1-1
You are encouraged to dial “2-1-1” 24 hours a day, seven days a week if you need help in understanding and finding available assistance services. Language translation and TTY services are offered to any caller. You can also search our database for services in your local community or Chat Live with an experienced community resource specialist. 2-1-1 will help identify with you the best local resources to fit your individual needs during times of distress or for life’s everyday situations.
If you know of additional resources that would be appropriate to include in this section, please let us know by contacting us via e-mail at info@nj211.org.
Sources include:
http://www.freegasusa.org/index.html
http://www.huduser.org/portal/datasets/il/il10/index.html
Page last modified on 4.19.11
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