How to apply for Double Mountain Outreach Services (Aspermont SBDC) — CEAP Energy Assistance (Jones County) in Texas
Aspermont Small Business Development Center, Inc., operating as Double Mountain Outreach Services — nonprofit Community Action Agency in Aspermont; the TDHCA Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) subrecipient for Haskell, Jones, Kent, Knox, Stonewall and Throckmorton counties
Who it's for
Jones County's energy bill help (CEAP) is run by Double Mountain Outreach Services, the community-action arm of Aspermont Small Business Development Center in Aspermont. It makes energy payments to lower a household's home energy costs and, in an energy-related crisis, can pay the utility bill or repair an existing heating or cooling unit. Household income must be at or below 150% of the federal poverty guidelines. The 2026 application is on the agency's website; call 940-989-3538 (Monday–Thursday 8–5, Friday 8–noon) or email outreach@asbdc.net. The TDHCA CEAP line is 800-525-0657.
Aspermont Small Business Development Center (Double Mountain Outreach Services) is the TDHCA CEAP subrecipient for Jones County (TDHCA Help for Texans lookup and the TDHCA Subrecipient Contact List updated 2026-02-02, checked 2026-09-25). Funds are limited and run out during the program year, so apply early. Subrecipient assignments can change between program years — confirm with TDHCA at 800-525-0657 if unsure.
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Discover my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Proof of all household income
- Current energy bill and any past-due notices
- Photo identification
- Proof of Jones County residency
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 940-989-3538
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Double Mountain Outreach Services (Aspermont SBDC) — CEAP Energy Assistance (Jones County). I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need proof of all household income, current energy bill and any past-due notices, photo identification — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
Renewals
up to multiple benefits per program year
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