Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) - KOOTASCA Community Action - Grand Rapids
Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP)
DESCRIPTION: The [Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP)](https://www.mnhousing.gov/rental-housing/grant-programs/active-funding/fhpap.html) helps low-income families with or without children, unaccompanied youth and single adults who are homeless or are about to become homeless. Resources and money help with: * Preventing homelessness * Getting back into housing right away * Staying in housing Assistance usually takes the form of short-term help with rent. It may also help with utility costs. Payments may help to prevent foreclosure or eviction. MORE INFORMATION The FHPAP project helps to prevent homelessness for families and individuals in both Itasca and Koochiching Counties. Funds are utilized to provide short-term rent assistance or mortgage foreclosure prevention assistance to eligible households. Staff provide advocacy, housing search assistance and connection to other resources if needed. Some funds are utilized for transportation issues and/or car maintenance if this is a barrier to ability to work.
Physical Address
822 NE 5th Ave, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Voice
Application process
Referrals and entry to all housing programs start with First Call for Help: dial 2-1-1. Call 218-326-8565 (800-442-8565 in Koochiching County) between 8 am and 4 pm Monday through Friday and speak with a Coordinated Entry Screener. After the initial screening, an appointment will be scheduled with a case manager and the caller will be placed on a priority/wait list. Being on the list does not guarantee housing or assistance. If you are homeless or within 14 days of becoming homeless, please contact First Call for help by dialing (800) 442-8565 (800-442-8565 in Koochiching County)
Eligibility
Recipients are Minnesota households at or below 200% Federal Poverty Guidelines and the household must be experiencing a housing crisis and a need for assistance. Housing assistance and services may vary by region or agency. There are FHPAP programs in all Minnesota counties and the following Tribal Nations: Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, Lower Sioux Indian Community, Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, Red Lake Nation, Upper Sioux Community, White Earth Nation. Additional eligibility criteria may apply.
Agency info
KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)