To be eligible for utility assistance, the client must have sickle cell disease and receive care in Davidson County, Shelby County, Knox County or Hamilton County, Tennessee.

• Client must present a valid picture ID in addition to the utility bill for assistance.
• The client must present a disconnect notice in order to receive assistance. Additionally, client must allow SCFT staff and/or representative to contact the utility agency for verification.
• Each client can receive a maximum of up to $200.00 per calendar year. Funds are distributed on a first come first serve basis. If the client chooses not to use the full amount of $200.00 at one time, there is no guarantee that the unused portion will be available for subsequent requests.
• Utility bill must be in client’s name.
• These funds shall be used as the payer of last resort; therefore, clients must exhaust other community resources prior to receiving utility assistance through SCFT. Proof shall be presented in the form of denial letters from those community agencies.
• If a client becomes incarcerated, all services are ceased until released.

Note: All assistance is based on available resources. All forms must be signed, dated and submitted via the portal or email.