Heating Fuel Payment Assistance | Canton Township-Emergency Assistance
1013 W. Locust Street, Canton, IL 61520
Eligibility
The person/household will have to apply for township general assistance first; and if they do not qualify, they will then be screened for emergency assistance. The household's monthly income must be BELOW $700.
Hours
Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm),
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (closed 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
309-647-0124
Voice·
Main Line
Languages
English
Application process
Please call.
Please note that processing can take a couple of weeks.
Fees
None
Service area
61520, IL
The Canton Township Office offers emergency assistance for eligible residents. Emergency Assistance consists of a one-time payment for eviction notices and power/water shut offs. The maximum grant for this program is up to $500.
The person/household will have to apply for township general assistance first; and if they do not qualify, they will then be screened for emergency assistance. The household's monthly income must be BELOW $700.
Last Assured
12/22/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Canton Township Emergency Assistance
The Canton Township Office offers emergency assistance for eligible residents. Emergency Assistance consists of a one-time payment for eviction notices and power/water shut offs. The maximum grant for this program is up to $500.
The person/household will have to apply for township general assistance first; and if they do not qualify, they will then be screened for emergency assistance. The household's monthly income must be BELOW $700.