You can apply for GA or Emergency General Assistance at your local county or tribal human services office or online at MNbenefits.mn. Note: People who have children can get help from the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP).
How much of a benefit can I get? Unit/family sizeMaximum benefit amount 1 $291 2 $535 3 $766 4 $9735 more rows
# Eligible PeopleFamily wage LevelFull Standard 1 $727 $661 2 $1,196 $1,087 3 $1,533 $1,394 4 $1,843 $1,6757 more rows
ANNUAL INCOME LIMITS Household SizeAnnual Income Federal Poverty Guideline (FPG)250% FPG 1 $15,650 $39,125 2 $21,150 $52,875 3 $26,650 $66,625 4 $32,150 $80,3756 more rows
Assistance eligibility You may be eligible if: You have not received EA/EGA help in the last 12 months. Your income is less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Guideline for household size. You you do not have enough resources to resolve your crisis.
Minnesota: Financial Assistance Resources for Families Child Care Financial Assistance. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) ... Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) ... Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) ... Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP formerly Food Stamps) ... Low Income Energy Assistance Program.
If you are single, do not live with a parent and do not live in a facility, your income must be less than $203 a month to qualify for assistance. This limit is higher if you live with your spouse or if you earn income from working.