NOTE: Funding is currently not available for this program. Please do not refer. Funding may resume in July 2025. Cash-grant program for adults with low incomes experiencing a household emergency. Adults can receive assistance once every 12 months, with financial aid provided directly to the vendor. 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. Short-term grant assistance for individuals in a financial crisis because of: - In situations of threat of eviction from a landlord/management or homelessness as a result of domestic abuse, rent and/or rental deposit assistance is provided. Mortgage payment assistance is not considered unless the individual is in foreclosure or experiencing difficulty from an employment crisis. - In situations of utility (electricity, fuel oil, natural gas, propane, sewer, or water) shut-off and refusal of service for fuel, deposit and payment assistance is provided

- Cash-grant program for adults with low incomes experiencing a household emergency - Applicants must not have received or been eligible for emergency aid from the County within 12 months of application - Issuance of funds must resolve the emergency, not just delay it - Applicants must first attempt to resolve the crisis using all available resources; this would include their own assets and any available income. They must also apply for other programs/resources available to them, such as fuel/energy assistance, rental assistance, etc. The client must also attempt to set up payment arrangements with the landlord, utility company or other appropriate creditor. - Funds provided in the form of a vendor check - Applicants may receive up to $1,050 in funds every 12 months Funds may be used for: - Housing costs such as rent (to prevent an eviction) and/or damage deposits (not in excess of one month's rent). Keeping the residents in their present residence is the preference, however, if there would not be sufficient income for payment of ongoing expenses after the crisis/emergency is addressed, the County will not issue funds for the applicant's present residence. - Moving expenses (which includes transportation or personal property and deposits for rent and/or utilities). The move is due to denial of funds to pay existing housing costs and the County determines moving will resolve the crisis and is the most cost effective means of resolving the emergency. The applicant must not have enough assets to pay moving expenses on their own. - Utility costs necessary to avoid utility shutoff or threat of shutoff and/or deposits for basic need utilities. Charges for municipal water and sewer, wood, electric and gas service, fuel oil, and trash removal are all utility bills that may qualify for payment. Funds will only be used if the utility service verifies that it will continue or restore services based on the issuance of these funds. Before making payment for a utility disconnect, the County must determine if the utility company will negotiate with the applicant a minimum payment amount that will prevent the shutoff. Any funds payment may not include the current month's bill.

NOTE: Funding is currently not available for this program. Please do not refer. Funding may resume in July 2025. Cash-grant program for adults with low incomes experiencing a household emergency. Adults can receive assistance once every 12 months, with financial aid provided directly to the vendor. 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. Short-term grant assistance for individuals in a financial crisis because of: - In situations of threat of eviction from a landlord/management or homelessness as a result of domestic abuse, rent and/or rental deposit assistance is provided. Mortgage payment assistance is not considered unless the individual is in foreclosure or experiencing difficulty from an employment crisis. - In situations of utility (electricity, fuel oil, natural gas, propane, sewer, or water) shut-off and refusal of service for fuel, deposit and payment assistance is provided

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. Individual must not have quit or refused a job within the past 30 days. Vendor payment made to landlord or utility company. Assists with electric service payment assistance, first month's rent payment assistance, gas service payment assistance, heating fuel payment assistance, rental deposit assistance, utility deposit assistance, and water service payment assistance.

Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies. Families can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Families must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help. Short-term grant assistance for families in a financial crisis because of: - In situations of threat of eviction from a landlord/management or homelessness as a result of domestic abuse, rent and/or rental deposit assistance is provided. Mortgage payment assistance is not considered unless the family is in foreclosure or experiencing difficulty from an employment crisis. - In situations of utility (electricity, fuel oil, natural gas, propane, sewer, or water) shut-off and refusal of service for fuel, deposit and payment assistance is provided - Financial aid is provided directly to the vendor

NOTE: Funding is currently not available for this program. Please do not refer. Funding may resume in July 2025. Cash-grant program for adults with low incomes experiencing a household emergency. Adults can receive assistance once every 12 months, with financial aid provided directly to the vendor. 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. Short-term grant assistance for individuals in a financial crisis because of: - In situations of threat of eviction from a landlord/management or homelessness as a result of domestic abuse, rent and/or rental deposit assistance is provided. Mortgage payment assistance is not considered unless the individual is in foreclosure or experiencing difficulty from an employment crisis. - In situations of utility (electricity, fuel oil, natural gas, propane, sewer, or water) shut-off and refusal of service for fuel, deposit and payment assistance is provided

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. Families must not have used more than 50% of their net income and liquid assets for purposes other than basic needs during the 60 days before the application. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help. Funds may help with: - Rent, rental deposit, and late mortgage payment assistance. If the immediate crisis includes past due rent/mortgage, no more than two months of previous unpaid housing costs are permitted. Aid for rental deposits is limited to an amount equal to one month's rent. - Electricity, water, sewer, garbage, fuel oil, or natural gas utilities. Utility crisis aid can only be provided from the current to the past two months and does not include reconnection fees. Crisis aid for utility deposits and fuel oil crisis funds are limited. - Coordination with other local resources that may help meet the crisis need, either fully or in part is mandatory (i.e. Southwest Minnesota Opportunity Council, Heat Share, Salvation Army, etc.). Denial of eligibility from such resources or verification that funds are not available to assist with the crisis is required.

Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies. Families can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Families must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help. Short-term grant assistance for families in a financial crisis because of: - In situations of threat of eviction from a landlord/management or homelessness as a result of domestic abuse, rent and/or rental deposit assistance is provided. Mortgage payment assistance is not considered unless the family is in foreclosure or experiencing difficulty from an employment crisis. - In situations of utility (electricity, fuel oil, natural gas, propane, sewer, or water) shut-off and refusal of service for fuel, deposit and payment assistance is provided - Financial aid is provided directly to the vendor

- Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies - Families can receive assistance once every 24 months - Issuance of funds must resolve the emergency, not just delay it - If payment plan arrangements can be made for a portion of or the entire requested amount, this will be the first option in resolving the crisis - If funds are being issued for housing expenses, the family's basic need expenses must be affordable, as defined herein, on a monthly basis. Monthly housing/utility costs cannot exceed 70% of the family's net monthly income. - Crisis must not be caused by a family member's refusing or quitting employment or training for employment without good cause, within the past 60 days - Funds are limited. If funds have been exhausted, no applications will be taken. - Funds are provided in the form of a vendor check Crisis Funds may be used for: - Electric service payment assistance - Gas service payment assistance - Garbage removal assistance (if facing a threat for discontinuation) - Heating fuel payment assistance - Moving expenses (transportation/moving of personal property) - Rental deposit assistance (Except for damage deposits in excess of one month's rent. Also does not provide a portion of the rent payment that was intended to cover an unpaid damage deposit.) - Rent payment assistance - Utility deposit assistance (maximum payment of $750, or the emergency amount negotiated with the utility company, whichever is less) - Water service payment assistance

Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies. Families can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Families must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help. Short-term grant assistance for families in a financial crisis because of: - In situations of threat of eviction from a landlord/management or homelessness as a result of domestic abuse, rent and/or rental deposit assistance is provided. Mortgage payment assistance is not considered unless the family is in foreclosure or experiencing difficulty from an employment crisis. - In situations of utility (electricity, fuel oil, natural gas, propane, sewer, or water) shut-off and refusal of service for fuel, deposit and payment assistance is provided - Financial aid is provided directly to the vendor

Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies. Families can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Families must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help. Emergency Assistance for Home Repairs: Families must own or live in the home and document the need for repair and the request must be reasonable Emergency Assistance for Moving Expenses: Moving expenses include costs for transportation of personal property, utility hookups, and deposits. Total shelter costs must not exceed 75% of the family's net income. The move must be due to the denial of Emergency Assistance to pay existing shelter costs and the county has determined that moving will resolve the emergency. Emergency Assistance for Shelter: Shelter costs must not exceed 75% of the family unit's net income and an unlawful detainer is required. The county will determine if assistance is available for families facing a loss of shelter and for families without shelter. Assistance may also include damage deposits. Emergency Assistance for Utility Bills: Families must have received a final shut-off notice. Assistance may be available for expenses such as municipal water, sewer, natural gas, electricity, fuel oil, firewood, and trash removal. The utility service must verify it will continue or restore service based on the receipt of Emergency Assistance funds or other payments. Emergency Assistance to Prevent Foreclosure: Families may request aid for an arrearage on contract-for-deed or mortgage payments when a foreclosure action occurs. The family must own, occupy, and maintain the home. The family's household income must be enough to pay housing costs over the next 12 months and can verify that their lender has denied refinancing.

One-time assistance through Keystone. Can be used for: - Car repairs - Furniture delivery or storage fees - Other emergency needs - Rent and deposit, mortgage, property tax assistance - Utility payments and deposits

NOTE: Funding is currently not available for this program. Please do not refer. Funding may resume in July 2025. Cash-grant program for adults with low incomes experiencing a household emergency. Adults can receive assistance once every 12 months, with financial aid provided directly to the vendor. 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. Short-term grant assistance for individuals in a financial crisis because of: - In situations of threat of eviction from a landlord/management or homelessness as a result of domestic abuse, rent and/or rental deposit assistance is provided. Mortgage payment assistance is not considered unless the individual is in foreclosure or experiencing difficulty from an employment crisis. - In situations of utility (electricity, fuel oil, natural gas, propane, sewer, or water) shut-off and refusal of service for fuel, deposit and payment assistance is provided

- Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies. Financial assistance provided must resolve the emergency and it must be determined to be cost-effective to maintain residence. - Individuals may receive financial assistance once every 12 months - Individuals must have used 50% of their income during the past 60 days toward basic needs - Financial assistance is provided for electric service payment assistance, evictions (mortgage payment assistance if more than two months behind, rent payment assistance if more than two months behind, and rental deposit assistance), gas service payment assistance, heating fuel payment assistance, utility deposit assistance, and water service payment assistance. Phone service is covered if medically necessary and a physician's statement is required. - Financial assistance is made in the form of payment directly to the provider (landlord or utility company) NOTE: Client may also be eligible for Emergency Medical Assistance.

Cash-grant program for adults with low incomes experiencing household emergencies because of: - Utility (electricity, fuel oil, natural gas, propane, sewer, or water) shut-off and refusal of service for fuel. Deposit and payment assistance is provided. - Threat of eviction from a landlord/management or homelessness as a result of domestic abuse. Rent and/or rental deposit assistance is provided. Mortgage payment assistance is not considered unless the family is in foreclosure or experiencing difficulty from an employment crisis. - Adults can receive assistance once in a 12-month period - Financial aid is provided directly to the vendor

Provides a loan for a security deposit or a utility deposit. The maximum amount an individual can apply for is half of the security/utility deposit (up to $300).

- Cash-grant program for adults with low incomes experiencing a household emergency. Financial assistance provided must resolve the emergency and it must be determined to be cost-effective to maintain residence - Individuals may receive financial assistance once every 12 months - Individuals must have used 50% of their income during the past 60 days toward basic needs - Financial assistance is provided for electric service payment assistance, evictions (mortgage payment assistance if more than two months behind, rent payment assistance if more than two months behind, and rental deposit assistance), gas service payment assistance, heating fuel payment assistance, utility deposit assistance, and water service payment assistance. Phone service is covered if medically necessary and a physician's statement is required. - Maximum amount of financial assistance available for a single adult is $812 and for a couple is $1,040 - Financial assistance is made in the form of payment directly to the provider (landlord or utility company) NOTE: Client may also be eligible for Emergency Assistance and/or Emergency Medical Assistance.

Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies. Families can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Families must use their own money first. Families must not have used more than 50% of their net income and liquid assets for purposes other than basic needs during the 60 days before the application. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help. Funds may help with: - Rent, rental deposit, and late mortgage payment assistance. If the immediate crisis includes past due rent/mortgage, no more than two months of previous unpaid housing costs are permitted. Aid for rental deposits is limited to an amount equal to one month's rent. - Electricity, water, sewer, garbage, fuel oil, or natural gas utilities. Utility crisis aid can only be provided from the current to the past two months and does not include reconnection fees. Crisis aid for utility deposits and fuel oil crisis funds are limited. - Coordination with other local resources that may help meet the crisis need, either fully or in part is mandatory (i.e. Southwest Minnesota Opportunity Council, Heat Share, Salvation Army, etc.). Denial of eligibility from such resources or verification that funds are not available to assist with the crisis is required.

Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies. Families can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Families must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help. Short-term grant assistance for families in a financial crisis because of: - In situations of threat of eviction from a landlord/management or homelessness as a result of domestic abuse, rent and/or rental deposit assistance is provided. Mortgage payment assistance is not considered unless the family is in foreclosure or experiencing difficulty from an employment crisis. - In situations of utility (electricity, fuel oil, natural gas, propane, sewer, or water) shut-off and refusal of service for fuel, deposit and payment assistance is provided - Financial aid is provided directly to the vendor

NOTE: Funding is currently not available for this program. Please do not refer. Funding may resume in July 2025. Cash-grant program for adults with low incomes experiencing a household emergency. Adults can receive assistance once every 12 months, with financial aid provided directly to the vendor. 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. Short-term grant assistance for individuals in a financial crisis because of: - In situations of threat of eviction from a landlord/management or homelessness as a result of domestic abuse, rent and/or rental deposit assistance is provided. Mortgage payment assistance is not considered unless the individual is in foreclosure or experiencing difficulty from an employment crisis. - In situations of utility (electricity, fuel oil, natural gas, propane, sewer, or water) shut-off and refusal of service for fuel, deposit and payment assistance is provided

Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies because of: - Utility (electricity, fuel oil, natural gas, propane, sewer, or water) shut-off and refusal of service for fuel. Deposit and payment assistance is provided. - Threat of eviction from a landlord/management or homelessness as a result of domestic abuse. Rent and/or rental deposit assistance is provided. Mortgage payment assistance is not considered unless the family is in foreclosure or experiencing difficulty from an employment crisis. - Families can receive assistance once in a 12-month period - Financial aid is provided directly to the vendor ? NOTE: Client may also be eligible for Emergency Medical Assistance.

Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies. Families can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Families must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help. Short-term grant assistance for families in a financial crisis because of: - In situations of threat of eviction from a landlord/management or homelessness as a result of domestic abuse, rent and/or rental deposit assistance is provided. Mortgage payment assistance is not considered unless the family is in foreclosure or experiencing difficulty from an employment crisis. - In situations of utility (electricity, fuel oil, natural gas, propane, sewer, or water) shut-off and refusal of service for fuel, deposit and payment assistance is provided - Financial aid is provided directly to the vendor

Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies. Families can receive assistance once every 18 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Families must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help. Family emergency assistance, for evictions including first month's rent and/or damage deposit; utility disconnect; car repair for employment purposes; foreclosures; and other shelter related expenses, such as moving expenses, mortgage and property taxes. Maximum amount of assistance provided is $99 for shelter and $700 for utilities.

Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies. Families can receive assistance once every 18 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Families must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help. Short-term grant assistance for persons in a financial crisis because of fire, flood, storm, illness, accident, theft, utility shut-off, or eviction. Must check with worker for eligibility; will provide assistance with moving expenses, rent, rental deposit, and utility payments only - assistance cannot be used for property taxes or attorney fees. NOTE: Client may also be eligible for Emergency Medical Assistance.

???NOTE: Emergency General Assistance (EGA) for single individuals is currently out of funding for housing-related requests at this time. Funding for housing assistance for single individuals will resume on July 2025. Please do not refer, if seeking financial assistance for housing-related requests. 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. Emergency Assistance for Home Repairs: The applicant must own or live in the home and document the need for repair and the request must be reasonable Emergency Assistance for Moving Expenses: Moving expenses include costs for transportation of personal property, utility hookups, and deposits. Total shelter costs must not exceed 75% of the applicant's net income. The move must be due to the denial of Emergency Assistance to pay existing shelter costs and the county has determined that moving will resolve the emergency. Emergency Assistance for Shelter: Shelter costs must not exceed 75% of the applicant's net income and an unlawful detainer is required. The county will determine if assistance is available for individuals facing a loss of shelter and for individuals without shelter. Assistance may also include damage deposits. Emergency Assistance for Utility Bills: The applicant must have received a final shut-off notice. Assistance may be available for expenses such as municipal water, sewer, natural gas, electricity, fuel oil, firewood, and trash removal. The utility service must verify it will continue or restore service based on the receipt of Emergency Assistance funds or other payments. Emergency Assistance to Prevent Foreclosure: The applicant may request aid for an arrearage on contract-for-deed or mortgage payments when a foreclosure action occurs. The applicant must own, occupy, and maintain the home. The applicant's household income must be enough to pay housing costs over the next 12 months and can verify that their lender has denied refinancing.