The Energy Assistance Program consists of three components: Fuel Assistance assists low-income eligible households by supplementing home energy costs. Applications are accepted the second Tuesday in October through the second Friday in November. Crisis Assistance assists low-income households with energy related emergencies. Applications are accepted November 1st through March 15th. Cooling Assistance assists households in acquiring or repairing cooling equipment and /or payment of electric bills to operate cooling equipment. Applications are accepted the second Monday in June through the second Monday in August. Additional information about EAP is available at www.dss.virginia.gov. May apply online anytime at www.commonhelp.virginia.gov Please refer to your local DSS to verify specific program availability dates.