Emergency General Assistance - EGA - Cook County Public Health and Human Services

Emergency General Assistance - EGA - Cook County Public Health and Human Services - Financial Assistance

Cash-grant program for adults with low incomes experiencing a household emergency. Adults can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Adults must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help.

Last assured

11/01/2023

Physical Address

411 West 2nd Street, Grand Marais, MN 55604

Hours

8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday

Voice

(218)387-3623

Fax

(218)387-3020

Website

https://co.cook.mn.us/government/departments/public_health_and_human_services/economic_assistance_and_health_care_programs/index.php#ea

Application process

Apply in person or online at: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/

Required documents

Application/registration form

Eligibility

Open to all low-income adults in Cook County residents based on income and assets at the time of application

Service area

Cook County, MN

Agency info

Cook County Public Health and Human Services - Financial Assistance

Financial assistance division of Cook County Health and Human Services Department