Emergency Assistance Program
https://dcyf.mn.gov/programs-directory/emergency-assistance
Emergency Assistance
Families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies such as evictions, foreclosures, utility shutoffs or other household emergencies may qualify for this cash-grant program.
How to apply
Apply online in 20 minutes or less at MNbenefits.mn.gov
Apply in person for Emergency Assistance at your local county or Tribal Nation human services office.
Eligibility
Counties and Tribal Nations can add their own rules about who can get Emergency Assistance and how often.
- The cash-grant must be enough to resolve the emergency.
- You don't have to be on or eligible for Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP).
- You have to meet income guidelines.
- You can't have received Emergency Assistance within the past 12 months. Some counties may make you wait longer.
Benefits
Emergency Assistance is a cash-grant program to help you resolve an emergency situation. The grant may not cover the entire cost of the emergency, but can help.
Other emergency resources
Eligibility
Applicants must meet income guidelines to qualify.