We have assistance programs that provide discounts to qualified limited-income customers as well as programs to help customers to stay on top of their bills.
Crisis Bill Assistance. An unplanned major expense or an unexpected reduction in income can put anybody in a temporary financial bind. Qualified customers can receive up to $800 a year to cover current or past-due APS bills through the Crisis Bill Assistance program. In 2019, we doubled the amount of crisis bill assistance available to eligible customers from $400 to $800. We work closely with agency partners to assure that our limited-income customers can participate in programs to assist them in keeping their lights on. When customers seek APS crisis bill assistance from these agencies, they can also check their eligibility for and enroll in the APS-funded Energy Support program, which offers qualifying limited-income customers a flat 25% discount before taxes on their monthly bill. Additionally, in 2020 we will have $1.25 million in funding and new agency partners in the distribution network to broaden access for customers. In our current rate filing, we have requested crisis bill funding be increased to $2.5 million annually and enrollment criteria for the energy assistance program be expanded.
Energy Support. Our Energy Support program is funded at $48 million for 2019 and 2020. At the end of 2019, approximately 59,000 customers, a 24% increase from 2019, were receiving the limited-income rate discount. We are working to expand the program to reach more eligible customers.
Weatherization Assistance. We also provide funding for limited-income home weatherization in partnership with community action agencies throughout Arizona. This weatherization program enables qualified customers to make their homes more energy efficient. In 2019, we spent $3.7 million to complete limited-income weatherization projects around the state.
Project Share. Through Project SHARE, our customers can join us in giving back to our communities by making tax-deductible contributions when they pay their monthly energy bill. In addition, we match employee contributions to SHARE dollar-for-dollar. This limited-income assistance fund is administered by the Salvation Army. In 2019, customers, employees and APS as a company donated close to $370,000 through Project SHARE.
Learn more about our limited-income programs.