Minnesota Assistance and Aid Programs

Ways how to get assistance and grants in all cities and counties, including Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Assistance Programs

Minnesota Foreclosure Assistance and Mortgage Help
Minnesota also has a foreclosure program that will help assist families in need with housing troubles.  More.

MinnesotaCare
This is an insurance program that is available for Minnesota residents who do not have access to affordable health insurance. It will provide health insurance for residents of Minnesota, regardless of age, who need insurance to help pay health care expenses.

Minnesota's General Assistance Medical Care
This aid program provides health care insurance for residents of Minnesota who are between the ages of 21-64 and who have no dependent children under age 18, and if they do not qualify for federal health care programs.

General Assistance Program
The Minnesota General Assistance (GA) Program is Minnesota’s primary safety net for childless couples and single adults. The GA aid program provides monthly cash grants for vulnerable persons whose resources and income show a true need for help. Funds can be used for various bills and debts.

Minnesota’s Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
Can help make affordable, quality child care obtainable for lower income families. All families in need will have a copayment/cash grant based on their gross income and family size.

Smiles Across Minnesota
Statewide preventive dental program for children. More.

Diversionary Work Program (DWP)
This program is a four-month program that will help struggling Minnesota families find a job.

Get Help From Medical Debt Collectors
Minnesota has an agreement in place with hospitals and medical care providers that stops illegal and aggressive debt collection practices. Read more on ways to prevent medical debt collection efforts.

Food Support Program
Food Support aid program is a federal funded, county-run program that helps Minnesotans with low incomes get the food and help that is needed for well-balanced meals and sound nutrition.

Grants For Homeowners Who Have Gone Through A Foreclosure
A new program started by the Minnesota Home Ownership Center will provide cash grants to help people who have gone through a foreclosure. The funds are used to help people get back on their feet. Read more.

Assistance From Minnesota Cities and Counties

All counties and governments in Minnesota

Becker County (Detroit Lakes)

Carver County (Chaska)

Chisago County (Center City)

Dakota County (Hastings)

East Central Minnesota region

Freeborn County (Albert Lea)

Minneapolis and St. Paul

Ramsey County (St. Paul)

Redwood County (Redwood Falls)

Washington County (Stillwater)

Wright County (Buffalo)

Minnesota Utility and Heating Bill Assistance

Reach Out for Warmth
The Emergency Energy Assistance Fuel Fund is funded from both individual and corporate donations. The program is for Minnesota residents in which federal funds are inadequate. The aid will also assist households who are over the income limit for federal for Energy Assistance. In addition, this program will provide additional help when federal funds are inadequate to meet household's needs.

Minnesota Cold Weather Protection Rule
This will ensure that customers do not have their utility and / or heating service shut off during the cold winter months. Certain criteria does need to be met. Learn more.

Energy Assistance Program (EAP)
Helps pay home heating costs. Households with the lowest incomes and highest energy costs receive the greatest benefit. Some of the services provided include

• Educate consumers to use home heating energy both efficiently and safely
• Crisis assistance for utility and gas disconnections or necessary fuel deliveries
• Emergency heating system replacement or repair

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
This aid program uses energy conservation methods and tips to reduce the use and cost of home energy by an estimated percent.

HeatShare
This is a program of last resort. It provides money and cash grants to help pay oil, natural gas, propane, wood, and electricity bills to those in need, and it will also help with emergency furnace repairs. Read more.

Operation Round Up
An assistance program that is offered by many Minnesota electric organizations and companies. This provides energy assistance funds to individuals in need. The program can also offer other aid, such as for medical bills, rent or housing costs, and more.