Emergency General Assistance - EGA - Beltrami County Health And Human Services
616 America Avenue NW, Bemidji, MN 56601
Eligibility
- For a single person, a childless married couple, or a family, at least 1 person must have lived in Minnesota for at least 30 days. - The person(s) must not currently be receiving MFIP (some exceptions). - The person(s) must not have, without good cause, used more than 50% of its income and liquid assets for purposes other than basic needs during the 60 days before application. This does not apply to people who are chemically dependent, mentally ill, mentally retarded or related conditions.
- Disqualification from GA or MFIP must not have caused the emergency. - The unit must be unable to resolve its own emergency by combining: - Liquid assets and assets they can liquidate in time to help. - Income, including in-kind income they will receive in time to help. - Other funds they are eligible for. - Eligibility may not exceed 30 days.
Required documents
Hours
Languages
English
Interpretation services
English
Application process
Walk in or Apply online at https://mnbenefits.mn.gov
Service area
Beltrami County, MN
Other Information
Program Fees
Application Process
Description
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. EGA can offer emergency help with moving expenses, furnishings, appliances, home repairs, to prevent foreclosure, employment-related expenses, shelter, and utility bills.
Last Assured
03/10/2025
Providing organization
Beltrami County Health And Human Services
Provides social services to residents of the county whose personal or family resources are inadequate to meet their basic human needs.
