Emergency help for adults

Adults with low incomes and no children in the household who are facing a household emergency may qualify for this cash-grant program. It's called Emergency General Assistance.

Answers to FAQs

Where can I apply for Emergency General Assistance?
What are some rules around Emergency General Assistance I should know about?
- Counties can add their own rules about who can get Emergency General Assistance and how often.
- You don't have to be on or eligible for General Assistance to get Emergency General Assistance.
- You have to meet income guidelines.
- You can't have received Emergency General Assistance within the past 12 months. Some counties may make you wait longer.
- You can't be on the Minnesota Family Investment Program. If you are on the Minnesota Family Investment Program and have an emergency, you should apply for Emergency Assistance.
- Emergency General Assistance must resolve the crisis.
- You have to use your own money first. Emergency General Assistance can be used to pay what you can't. The amount of Emergency General Assistance might not cover the entire emergency, but can help.
Is there a similar program for families with children in the household?

Other resources

2-1-1, a statewide information and referral service
Your local Coordinated Entry Access Point if you are within 14 days of homelessness
Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program
Three Affordable Housing Resource Guides on Housing Benefits 101
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