Short term help for basic needs like food, shelter and transportation
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.
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The Family Development Program provides services that help individuals, families and youth ages 16 - 24 with housing emergencies, homelessness, and self-sufficiency Assistance may include: * Rent * Rapid rehousing * Emergency services * Permanent supportive housing * Homeless prevention
Temporary rent and service support for persons with mental illness while they are on waiting lists for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers or other permanent programs.
DESCRIPTION:
Helps people with mental illness avoid homelessness by providing them with temporary rental assistance in their community. This allows people to have housing while they are on a waiting list for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers or other permanent housing subsidy programs. Housing support services are provided to participants through a local mental health authority. Subsidies are determined by a calculation using gross income. The resident's rent is based on the resident's income. Funding from the program may be used: * To pay rent directly to a landlord * For security and utility deposits * To pay for the full rent, for up to 90 days, during medical or psychiatric crisis
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This agency offers Bridges Regional Treatment Center (RTC) housing vouchers, providing temporary rental assistance for people with mental illness who are transitioning to the community from Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center or Forensic Services at St. Peter.
Apply for county programs that help pay for basic needs
DESCRIPTION:
Programs that help pay for basic needs include: * Emergency General Assistance (EGA): Help to resolve a one-time crisis that immediately threatens a basic health or safety need (such as food, shelter or utilities) * [General Assistance (GA)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/ga.jsp): Cash assistance to help cover basic needs for people without children who can't work enough to support themselves, and whose income and resources are very low * [Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/mfip.jsp): Helps families with children meet their basic needs, while helping parents move to financial stability through work * [Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/msa.jsp): Money to help pay for basic needs of people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) * [Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA)](https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&dDocName=cm_003003&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased): Provides money to newly arrived refugees who are making the transition to life in the United States and are not eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)
Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP)
Short-term help for low-income families, youth and single adults who are homeless or are about to become homeless
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.
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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.
Short term help for basic needs like food, shelter and transportation
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.
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Wilder's Direct Housing Assistance Program provides financial relief for rent or mortgage payments
Program that helps pay housing-related expenses for eligible seniors or adults with a disability
DESCRIPTION:
Helps pay housing-related expenses for people with low income who are 65 years or older, or are 18 years or older and have a disability that prevents them from working enough to support themselves. People can receive Housing Support from an eligible provider if they live in an eligible place, which could be a licensed facility or a person's own home. In some situations, Housing Support may provide additional supportive services for people who are not receiving waiver or Personal Care Assistant (PCA) services. [Learn more about Housing Support](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/housing/programs-and-services/housing-support.jsp) (formerly known as Group Residential Housing).
Security Deposit Revolving Loan Program is designed to assist income eligible applicants to borrow money to use for payment of security deposits for rental units in Todd County.
DESCRIPTION:
Designed to assist income eligible applicants to borrow money from the Todd County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) to use for payment of security deposits for rental units in Todd County * Maximum loan will be lesser of actual deposit or $550 * Applicant household income must not exceed 80% of the area median income as determined by Housing and Urban Development (HUD). * Applicants must demonstrate the ability to repay loan. The HRA will have sole responsibility and authority to determine eligibility based on third party verification, credit references and rental history. * Annual percentage for these loans will be 2% simple interest. * All loans will be secured by a personal note from the borrower. Loans will be repaid within 12 month period with a minimum monthly payment of $35. * Loans not repaid within 12 months will be submitted to the State of Minnesota Revenue Recapture Program. * All repayments will be deposited into Revolving Loan Fund, to be made available for additional applicants.
Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP)
Short-term help for low-income families, youth and single adults who are homeless or are about to become homeless
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.
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Program that helps pay housing-related expenses for eligible seniors or adults with a disability
DESCRIPTION:
Helps pay housing-related expenses for people with low income who are 65 years or older, or are 18 years or older and have a disability that prevents them from working enough to support themselves. People can receive Housing Support from an eligible provider if they live in an eligible place, which could be a licensed facility or a person's own home. In some situations, Housing Support may provide additional supportive services for people who are not receiving waiver or Personal Care Assistant (PCA) services. [Learn more about Housing Support](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/housing/programs-and-services/housing-support.jsp) (formerly known as Group Residential Housing).
Apply for county programs that help pay for basic needs
DESCRIPTION:
Programs that help pay for basic needs include: * Emergency General Assistance (EGA): Help to resolve a one-time crisis that immediately threatens a basic health or safety need (such as food, shelter or utilities) * [General Assistance (GA)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/ga.jsp): Cash assistance to help cover basic needs for people without children who can't work enough to support themselves, and whose income and resources are very low * [Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/mfip.jsp): Helps families with children meet their basic needs, while helping parents move to financial stability through work * [Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/msa.jsp): Money to help pay for basic needs of people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) * [Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA)](https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&dDocName=cm_003003&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased): Provides money to newly arrived refugees who are making the transition to life in the United States and are not eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)
Apply for county programs that help pay for basic needs
DESCRIPTION:
Programs that help pay for basic needs include: * Emergency General Assistance (EGA): Help to resolve a one-time crisis that immediately threatens a basic health or safety need (such as food, shelter or utilities) * [General Assistance (GA)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/ga.jsp): Cash assistance to help cover basic needs for people without children who can't work enough to support themselves, and whose income and resources are very low * [Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/mfip.jsp): Helps families with children meet their basic needs, while helping parents move to financial stability through work * [Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/msa.jsp): Money to help pay for basic needs of people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) * [Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA)](https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&dDocName=cm_003003&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased): Provides money to newly arrived refugees who are making the transition to life in the United States and are not eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)
Apply for county programs that help pay for basic needs
DESCRIPTION:
Programs that help pay for basic needs include: * Emergency General Assistance (EGA): Help to resolve a one-time crisis that immediately threatens a basic health or safety need (such as food, shelter or utilities) * [General Assistance (GA)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/ga.jsp): Cash assistance to help cover basic needs for people without children who can't work enough to support themselves, and whose income and resources are very low * [Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/mfip.jsp): Helps families with children meet their basic needs, while helping parents move to financial stability through work * [Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/msa.jsp): Money to help pay for basic needs of people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) * [Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA)](https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&dDocName=cm_003003&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased): Provides money to newly arrived refugees who are making the transition to life in the United States and are not eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)
Program that helps pay housing-related expenses for eligible seniors or adults with a disability
DESCRIPTION:
Helps pay housing-related expenses for people with low income who are 65 years or older, or are 18 years or older and have a disability that prevents them from working enough to support themselves. People can receive Housing Support from an eligible provider if they live in an eligible place, which could be a licensed facility or a person's own home. In some situations, Housing Support may provide additional supportive services for people who are not receiving waiver or Personal Care Assistant (PCA) services. [Learn more about Housing Support](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/housing/programs-and-services/housing-support.jsp) (formerly known as Group Residential Housing).
Program that helps pay housing-related expenses for eligible seniors or adults with a disability
DESCRIPTION:
Helps pay housing-related expenses for people with low income who are 65 years or older, or are 18 years or older and have a disability that prevents them from working enough to support themselves. People can receive Housing Support from an eligible provider if they live in an eligible place, which could be a licensed facility or a person's own home. In some situations, Housing Support may provide additional supportive services for people who are not receiving waiver or Personal Care Assistant (PCA) services. [Learn more about Housing Support](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/housing/programs-and-services/housing-support.jsp) (formerly known as Group Residential Housing).
Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP)
Short-term help for low-income families, youth and single adults who are homeless or are about to become homeless
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.
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Apply for county programs that help pay for basic needs
DESCRIPTION:
Programs that help pay for basic needs include: * Emergency General Assistance (EGA): Help to resolve a one-time crisis that immediately threatens a basic health or safety need (such as food, shelter or utilities) * [General Assistance (GA)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/ga.jsp): Cash assistance to help cover basic needs for people without children who can't work enough to support themselves, and whose income and resources are very low * [Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/mfip.jsp): Helps families with children meet their basic needs, while helping parents move to financial stability through work * [Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/msa.jsp): Money to help pay for basic needs of people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) * [Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA)](https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&dDocName=cm_003003&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased): Provides money to newly arrived refugees who are making the transition to life in the United States and are not eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)
Apply for county programs that help pay for basic needs
DESCRIPTION:
Programs that help pay for basic needs include: * Emergency General Assistance (EGA): Help to resolve a one-time crisis that immediately threatens a basic health or safety need (such as food, shelter or utilities) * [General Assistance (GA)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/ga.jsp): Cash assistance to help cover basic needs for people without children who can't work enough to support themselves, and whose income and resources are very low * [Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/mfip.jsp): Helps families with children meet their basic needs, while helping parents move to financial stability through work * [Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/msa.jsp): Money to help pay for basic needs of people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) * [Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA)](https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&dDocName=cm_003003&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased): Provides money to newly arrived refugees who are making the transition to life in the United States and are not eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)
Apply for county programs that help pay for basic needs
DESCRIPTION:
Programs that help pay for basic needs include: * Emergency General Assistance (EGA): Help to resolve a one-time crisis that immediately threatens a basic health or safety need (such as food, shelter or utilities) * [General Assistance (GA)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/ga.jsp): Cash assistance to help cover basic needs for people without children who can't work enough to support themselves, and whose income and resources are very low * [Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/mfip.jsp): Helps families with children meet their basic needs, while helping parents move to financial stability through work * [Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/msa.jsp): Money to help pay for basic needs of people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) * [Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA)](https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&dDocName=cm_003003&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased): Provides money to newly arrived refugees who are making the transition to life in the United States and are not eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)
Apply for county programs that help pay for basic needs
DESCRIPTION:
Programs that help pay for basic needs include: * Emergency General Assistance (EGA): Help to resolve a one-time crisis that immediately threatens a basic health or safety need (such as food, shelter or utilities) * [General Assistance (GA)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/ga.jsp): Cash assistance to help cover basic needs for people without children who can't work enough to support themselves, and whose income and resources are very low * [Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/mfip.jsp): Helps families with children meet their basic needs, while helping parents move to financial stability through work * [Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/msa.jsp): Money to help pay for basic needs of people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) * [Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA)](https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&dDocName=cm_003003&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased): Provides money to newly arrived refugees who are making the transition to life in the United States and are not eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)
Temporary rent and service support for persons with mental illness while they are on waiting lists for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers or other permanent programs.
DESCRIPTION:
Helps people with mental illness avoid homelessness by providing them with temporary rental assistance in their community. This allows people to have housing while they are on a waiting list for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers or other permanent housing subsidy programs. Housing support services are provided to participants through a local mental health authority.
Subsidies are determined by a calculation using gross income. The resident's rent is based on the resident's income.
Funding from the program may be used:
* To pay rent directly to a landlord
* For security and utility deposits
* To pay for the full rent, for up to 90 days, during medical or psychiatric crisis
Apply for county programs that help pay for basic needs
DESCRIPTION:
Programs that help pay for basic needs include:
* Emergency General Assistance (EGA): Help to resolve a one-time crisis that immediately threatens a basic health or safety need (such as food, shelter or utilities)
* [General Assistance (GA)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/ga.jsp): Cash assistance to help cover basic needs for people without children who can't work enough to support themselves, and whose income and resources are very low
* [Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/mfip.jsp): Helps families with children meet their basic needs, while helping parents move to financial stability through work
* [Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/msa.jsp): Money to help pay for basic needs of people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
* [Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA)](https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&dDocName=cm_003003&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased): Provides money to newly arrived refugees who are making the transition to life in the United States and are not eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)
Short term help for basic needs like food, shelter and transportation
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
The Family Development Program provides services that help individuals, families and youth ages 16 - 24 with housing emergencies, homelessness, and self-sufficiency Assistance may include: * Rent * Rapid rehousing * Emergency services * Permanent supportive housing * Homeless prevention
Program that helps pay housing-related expenses for eligible seniors or adults with a disability
DESCRIPTION:
Helps pay housing-related expenses for people with low income who are 65 years or older, or are 18 years or older and have a disability that prevents them from working enough to support themselves. People can receive Housing Support from an eligible provider if they live in an eligible place, which could be a licensed facility or a person's own home. In some situations, Housing Support may provide additional supportive services for people who are not receiving waiver or Personal Care Assistant (PCA) services. [Learn more about Housing Support](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/housing/programs-and-services/housing-support.jsp) (formerly known as Group Residential Housing).
Apply for county programs that help pay for basic needs
DESCRIPTION:
Programs that help pay for basic needs include: * Emergency General Assistance (EGA): Help to resolve a one-time crisis that immediately threatens a basic health or safety need (such as food, shelter or utilities) * [General Assistance (GA)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/ga.jsp): Cash assistance to help cover basic needs for people without children who can't work enough to support themselves, and whose income and resources are very low * [Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/mfip.jsp): Helps families with children meet their basic needs, while helping parents move to financial stability through work * [Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/msa.jsp): Money to help pay for basic needs of people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) * [Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA)](https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&dDocName=cm_003003&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased): Provides money to newly arrived refugees who are making the transition to life in the United States and are not eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)
Short term help for basic needs like food, shelter and transportation
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
The Family Development Program provides services that help individuals, families and youth ages 16 - 24 with housing emergencies, homelessness, and self-sufficiency Assistance may include: * Rent * Rapid rehousing * Emergency services * Permanent supportive housing * Homeless prevention