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• Offers grants to help families with past due rent and mortgage, utility bills, short-term transportation assistance, school or job-related expenses, and prescriptions

• Emergency supplies, laundry tokens, and clothing are available for people experiencing homelessness

• Financial assistance follows county guidelines for Emergency Cash Assistance and must resolve the crisis or situation. Individuals can receive financial assistance once within a 12-month period.

Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing a household emergency. 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, one-time grant assistance for persons in a financial crisis because of fire, flood, storm, illness, accident, theft, utility shut-off, eviction, foreclosure, moving expense, necessary home repairs, or need for furniture or appliance replacement or repair.

Advises and assists veterans and their dependents with all state and federal veterans benefits such as:

• Burial benefits

• Financial assistance through the V.A. for dental work

• G.I. Bill education assistance

• G. I. Bill life insurance

• Home loan guaranteed by the U.S.D.V.A.

• Information about and referrals to other service agencies for chemical dependency treatment and vocational rehabilitation

• Outpatient medical care through the V.A.

• Service-connected disability compensation

• "State Soldiers Assistance Program" (SSAP) provides cash assistance in the form of shelter payments (rent and mortgage), utilities (electric, gas, propane, and water), and personal needs grants to veterans who are unable to work as a result of a temporary disability. There are strict income and asset requirements.

• Survivors and dependents education

• Transportation to VA Medical Center

• Veteran/military health insurance

• Veteran survivor insurance

• 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.

• Applicant's name must be on the lease or utility bill

• Applicant(s) must be able to show that their rent and utility costs are affordable

• Emergency assistance is paid directly to the vendor

• Payments, if approved, in combination with other available resources, must be able to resolve the crisis, not just delay it

• Does not provide financial assistance for damage deposits in excess of two month's rent, utility deposits or reconnection charges, legal fees and court costs, garage rental, or moving expenses

Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies such as eviction or utility shut-off prevention. 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.?? ?Types of emergencies:

• Mortgage assistance

• Rent payment assistance or rental deposit assistance

• Utilities (electric, gas, heat, and water) to prevent shut off

A member-owned electric cooperative agency providing electric utility service and products to residents and businesses within Anoka, Chisago, Hennepin, Isanti, Mille Lacs, Ramsey, Sherburne, and Washington counties. Follows the Cold Weather Rule, which is active from October 1 - April 30. Members can:

• Access account services for their home or business, billing, payment options, rates, energy assistance, and more

• Report an outage, view outage reports, find the outage map, and find information about preparation for outages or medically necessary equipment

• Works with consumers unable to pay utility bills because of temporary difficulties

Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies. 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, eviction, foreclosure, moving expense, necessary home repairs, or need for furniture or appliance replacement or repair.

Assists with:

• Motel rooms or other emergency accommodations

• Providing a homeless coordinated entry assessment

• Rent payment in cases of eviction prevention or to secure housing and funding resources when households are facing homelessness through the Family Assistance Prevention and Assistance Program - FHPAP

• Rental deposit for those who are homeless or near eviction

• Utility deposits for homeless households

Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing a household emergency. 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, one-time grant assistance for persons in a financial crisis because of fire, flood, storm, illness, accident, theft, utility shut-off, eviction, foreclosure, moving expense, necessary home repairs, or need for furniture or appliance replacement or repair.

Provides assistance with the following when all other resources have been exhausted:

• Food vouchers

• Housing assistance including coordinated entry and search assistance

• Other emergency needs (when funding is available)

• Rent payment assistance

• Transportation

• Utility service payment assistance including electric, gas, and heating fuel

• Youth summer camp scholarships (when funding is available)

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 persons in a financial crisis including utility shut-off (electric, gas, heating and water service payment assistance), eviction, or foreclosure. NOTE: Client may also be eligible for Emergency Assistance, and/or Emergency Medical Assistance.

The Energy Assistance Program helps pay heat and electricity costs. Payments for energy bills are sent directly to the household's energy company or fuel provider for propane, fuel oil, or wood. Financial assistance varies depending on household income and fuel costs. The Energy Assistance Program provides additional grants for eligible households who need help with:

• Getting reconnected to heat and power after disconnections
• Paying for emergency fuel deliveries of propane, heating oil, or biofuel
• Preventing disconnection
• Providing emergency heating system repair or replacement for homeowners
• Weatherization services to both homeowners and renters to reduce home energy consumption and costs for eligible households by improving the energy efficiency in homes

Client support services are comprehensive and personalized based on an individual's situation and needs. Services may include resource advising and support, case management, and in some cases, emergency financial assistance when available. Emergency funds are often used for:

• Car repairs/transportation emergencies (not gas cards)

• Electric, gas, and water bills in cases of disconnection

• Medical and dental emergencies

• Rent, rent deposit, and mortgage payments

• Other basic needs crises (on case-by-case basis)

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. Short-term, one-time grant assistance for persons in a financial crisis because of fire, flood, storm, illness, accident, theft, utility shut-off, eviction, foreclosure, moving expense, necessary home repairs, or need for furniture or appliance replacement or repair.

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 provides short-term, one-time assistance for households in a financial crisis because of fire, flood, storm, illness, accident, theft, utility shut-off, eviction, foreclosure, or other emergency need.

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 provides short-term, one-time assistance for households in a financial crisis because of fire, flood, storm, illness, accident, theft, utility shut-off, eviction, foreclosure, or other emergency need.

Advises and assists veterans and their dependents with all state and federal veterans benefits, such as:

• Burial benefits

• G.I. Bill educational training

• G.I. life insurance

• Home loan guaranteed by the U.S.D.V.A.

• Information about and referrals to other service agencies for chemical dependency treatment and vocational rehabilitation

• Financial assistance through the V.A. for dental work

• Outpatient medical care through the V.A.

• Service-connected disability compensation

• State Soldiers Assistance Program (SSAP): Provides veterans who are unable to work as a result of temporary disability with cash assistance toward housing (rent, mortgage, and utilities) and other personal needs. There are strict income and asset requirements in place.

• Survivors and dependents' education

• Transportation to the VA Medical Center

• Veteran/Military health insurance

• Veteran survivor insurance

Emergency General Assistance meets the emergency needs of eligible individuals who are in an emergency and who are residents of the state. Funding availability may vary. EGA can offer emergency help with the following:

• Damage or rental deposits on a case-by-case basis

• Home repairs that make the house livable or clean up expenses for an apartment or home to make it livable

• Moving expenses. May provide assistance to older adults or individuals living with a disability with moving fees associated with moving companies that pick up belongings and relocate the resident to a new residence.

• Other additional food support for people who have special dietary needs

• Property tax help for past due taxes

• Transportation to relocate on a case-by-base basis for bus tickets only

• Utility bills at risk of shut off such as electric, heating, or water bills. Rent must be current and up-to-date in order to receive assistance for utility help.

NOTE: EGA does not help with rent assistance. Households who need rent assistance must apply through the Tenant Resource Connection Rent Help Hennepin application.

The Energy Assistance Program helps pay heat and electricity costs. Payments for energy bills are sent directly to the household's energy company or fuel provider for propane, fuel oil, or wood. Financial assistance varies depending on household income and fuel costs. Also, the program helps homeowners repair or replace a failing furnace. The Energy Assistance Program provides additional grants for eligible households who need help with:

• Getting reconnected to heat and power after disconnections

• Paying for emergency fuel deliveries of propane, heating oil, or biofuel

• Preventing disconnection

The deadline to apply for this program was May 31, 2025. Applications for the 2025 - 2026 heating season will be accepted starting September 2025.

• Provides financial assistance to households to pay a portion of their home heating cost. The size of the household grant is based on household size, income, fuel type and energy usage. Grants are sent directly to client's fuel vendor and/or electric vendor

• Mail out applications available

• Energy Related Repair Program is available to EAP eligible homeowners that occupies the home and has a hazardous and life threatening situation, has no heat, or has a malfunctioning heating system

• Individuals should call for applications(or an application is on the bicap website available to download). Applications will be processed in the order in which they were received. If household is in an emergency situation, can call the Energy Assistance Program staff to see if immediate assistance is available based on funding and the completion of the application.

Provides emergency assistance for the following:

• Disasters such as fires, storms, or floods

• Expenses associated with leaving a violent relationship

• Homeless services, including youth services

• Housing related coordinated entry

• Mortgage payments

• Recent release from a correctional facility

• Rent payments

• Utility payments

Enrolled participants will receive monthly case management services for up to six months

The Energy Assistance Program helps pay heat and electricity costs. Payments for energy bills are sent directly to the household's energy company or fuel provider for propane, fuel oil, or wood. Financial assistance varies depending on household income and fuel costs. The Energy Assistance Program provides additional grants for eligible households who need help with: ?- Getting reconnected to heat and power after disconnections ?- Paying for emergency fuel deliveries of propane, heating oil, or biofuel ?- Preventing disconnection

The Energy Assistance Program helps pay heat and electricity costs. Payments for energy bills are sent directly to the household's energy company or fuel provider for propane, fuel oil, or wood. Financial assistance varies depending on household income and fuel costs. The Energy Assistance Program provides additional grants for eligible households who need help with:

• Emergency heating system repair or replacement for homeowners under the Energy-Related Repair Program (ERR)

• Getting reconnected to heat and power after disconnections

• Knowing how to use home heating energy efficiently and safely

• Paying for emergency fuel deliveries of propane, heating oil, or biofuel

• Preventing disconnection

Emergency Assistance is short-term, one-time assistance for families in a financial crisis that poses a direct threat to their physical health or safety. Services may include:

• Home repairs that make the house livable or clean up expenses for an apartment or home to make it livable

• Moving expenses

• Other additional food support for people who have special dietary needs

• Property tax help for past due taxes

• Transportation to relocate on a case-by-base basis for bus tickets only

• Utility bills at risk of shut off such as electric, heating, or water bills in the city of Minneapolis. Rent must be current and up-to-date in order to receive assistance for utility help.

NOTE: EA does not help with rent assistance. Households who need rent assistance must apply through the Tenant Resource Connection Rent Help Hennepin application.

The Energy Assistance Program helps pay heat and electricity costs. Payments for energy bills are sent directly to the household's energy company or fuel provider for propane, fuel oil, or wood. Financial assistance varies depending on household income and fuel costs. The Energy Assistance Program provides additional grants for eligible households who need help with:

• Getting reconnected to heat and power after disconnections

• Paying for emergency fuel deliveries of propane, heating oil, or biofuel

• Preventing disconnection

The deadline to apply for this program was May 31, 2024. Applications for the 2024-2025 heating season will be accepted starting September 2024. Other services may include Weatherization Program and help with heating system emergencies. The program allows the agency to repair or in some cases replace heating units when they are determined to be unsafe such as a cracked heat exchanger or other issues. The Weatherization Program is a one-time grant to assist with weatherization-related repairs. The program helps reduce fuel and electric costs for low-income renters and homeowners.