Bear River Association of Governments

DBA
BRAG
A county government association that aims to enhance regional planning and development across Cache, Box Elder, and Rich counties. Services include indigent transportation, a weatherization program, veteran benefits assistance, rent payment assistance, home rehabilitation grants, and utility service payment assistance.
Description:

Short Term Assistance for Rent (START) Program provides short-term rental assistance to low-income families experiencing homelessness and those who are at risk for homelessness.

Eligibility:
Visit the website for eligibility criteria.
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call for more information or complete the intake packet (available on the website).
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Description:

Furnace, insulation, and/or windows reparation or replacement. Generally, a one time program.

Eligibility:
Individuals, families, elderly persons (60 years of age or older), and the handicapped meeting 125 percent or less of the current federal poverty income guidelines. Priority is given to the elderly and handicapped, high energy consumption, emergencies, and where pre school children are present.
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call for more information.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Description:

Provides funding to address inadequate housing. Low to moderate income families may borrow any amount of money at low interest rates to make needed and eligible repairs.

Eligibility:
80% of AMI and 18+ years of age.
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call or complete the application on the website.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Description:

The mobility team provides information, assistance, and transportation resources to the general public and works with other organizations to improve transportation in the region.

Eligibility:
Income at 200% of poverty level or less, must have a child under 18, must live in rural part of the county.
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call, email, or visit the website for information.
Fees:
Vary
Service Contact Information:

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Description:

Offers year-round energy assistance and crisis aid to eligible low-income households statewide in Utah. Program operates annually from October 1 to September 30, providing a one-time benefit per household, covering up to two utility accounts. Also administers the Utility Moratorium Program, preventing winter utility shut-offs between November 15 and March 15. Additionally, eligible individuals may qualify for water and/or cooling payment assistance for a limited time.

Eligibility:
Total household income at 150% of the federal poverty level or below, household is responsible for paying home energy costs, and household contains at least one US citizen or qualified noncitizen. Help available to households one time from November to April.
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call or visit website. Appointments are scheduled on a first come first served basis beginning November 1st.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Description:

Provides detailed information or to connect a veteran or caregiver of a veteran to veteran's benefits and services.

Eligibility:
U.S. military veterans, their families and caregivers.
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Walk in, call, email, or visit website.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Description:

Provides a forum to identify, discuss, study, and resolve area wide planning and development concerns.

Eligibility:
Residents of Cache, Box Elder, and Rich counties.
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call or visit the website for more information.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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