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Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA)

Help Paying for Basic Needs

20 W 12th St, Ste 206, St. Paul, MN 55155

Eligibility

Income and asset based. Financial assistance to a Veteran or surviving spouse when they are disabled and prevented from working at their usual/normal occupation for at least 30 days or without a disabling medical condition within one year of the Veteran's death. Assistance is available year-round.

Application process

Must apply for Subsistence Assistance through your County Veterans Service Officer (CVSO).

Service area

Dodge County, MN
Goodhue County, MN
Houston County, MN
Kanabec County, MN
Koochiching County, MN
Lincoln County, MN
Nicollet County, MN
Olmsted County, MN
Otter Tail County, MN
St. Louis County, MN
Aitkin County, MN
Cass County, MN
Jackson County, MN
Le Sueur County, MN
Morrison County, MN
Nobles County, MN
Norman County, MN
Polk County, MN
Scott County, MN
Traverse County, MN
Watonwan County, MN
Big Stone County, MN
Carver County, MN
Chippewa County, MN
Cook County, MN
Crow Wing County, MN
Mille Lacs County, MN
Pope County, MN
Renville County, MN
Rock County, MN
Roseau County, MN
Stearns County, MN
Anoka County, MN
Chisago County, MN
Clay County, MN
Grant County, MN
Kandiyohi County, MN
Marshall County, MN
Pine County, MN
Pipestone County, MN
Redwood County, MN
Steele County, MN
Wright County, MN
Becker County, MN
Fillmore County, MN
Mahnomen County, MN
Mower County, MN
Pennington County, MN
Rice County, MN
Todd County, MN
Wabasha County, MN
Washington County, MN
Wilkin County, MN
Winona County, MN
Brown County, MN
Clearwater County, MN
Dakota County, MN
Faribault County, MN
Freeborn County, MN
Isanti County, MN
Itasca County, MN
Kittson County, MN
Lake of the Woods County, MN
Martin County, MN
Yellow Medicine County, MN
Beltrami County, MN
Blue Earth County, MN
Carlton County, MN
Cottonwood County, MN
Lac Qui Parle County, MN
McLeod County, MN
Ramsey County, MN
Sherburne County, MN
Stevens County, MN
Swift County, MN
Wadena County, MN
Benton County, MN
Douglas County, MN
Hennepin County, MN
Hubbard County, MN
Lake County, MN
Lyon County, MN
Meeker County, MN
Murray County, MN
Red Lake County, MN
Sibley County, MN
Waseca County, MN

Other Information

Specialization

People with low income
Veteran

Description

Offers cash or other short term aid to people in a crisis that is affecting their access to basic needs Emergency assistance can vary based upon eligibility and available funds. MORE INFORMATION Provides help with: * Shelter associated payments, such as rent, mortgage, room and board, property taxes, association dues, homeowners' insurance * Utility Assistance (such as electric, gas, propane, water, sanitation/sewer, cell phone, internet, etc.) * Healthcare Insurance Premiums * Personal Needs Funds (Cash grant)

Last Update

01/16/2026

Providing organization

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA)