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Steps for Applying

Step 1: Apply once

You can apply for multiple benefit programs for yourself and other members of your household in just one application.

Step 2: Upload your documents

Upload required documents like pay stubs, rent receipts, and bank statements as part of your application. You can also return to our homepage to add documents later.

Step 3: Allow time for a worker to review

Your application and documents will be reviewed by eligibility workers from your county or Tribal Nation.

Step 4: Complete an interview

Most programs on this application require an interview to receive benefits. You can have your interview by phone or face-to-face. Your county or Tribal Nation will contact you by phone or mail to schedule. In some cases, more follow-ups may be needed after your interview.

Apply to these programs

Food assistance (SNAP)

SNAP helps Minnesotans get the food they need. You'll get an EBT card that you can use like a debit card to buy groceries at most stores and farmer's markets.

Learn more about the SNAP program, eligibility requirements, and other food assistance resources.

Cash programs

Cash assistance helps people meet their basic needs until they are able to support themselves. You will get an EBT card that you can use like a debit card. Here are the most common cash programs:

  • Diversionary Work Program (DWP)
  • General Assistance (GA)
  • MN Family Investment Program (MFIP)
  • MN Supplemental Aid (MSA)
  • Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA)
  • Tribal TANF

Learn more about cash assistance programs and eligibility requirements.

Emergency Assistance

Emergency Assistance helps with shelter payments, such as past due rent, to stop evictions or foreclosure. It can also be used for utilities when there is a threat of disconnection.

Learn more about Emergency Assistance (for families with children) and Emergency General Assistance (for adults without children in the household)

Housing Support Program (GRH)

The Housing Support Program pays an approved provider for housing costs and things people need to stay housed in certain group setting or in the community for persons aged 65 or older or adults with disabilities with low income. This helps prevent institutional living or homelessness. This program was formerly called Group Residential Housing (GRH).

Learn more about the Housing Support Program

Find more resources to help with other housing needs.

Child Care Assistance

Child Care Assistance Program helps pay for child care so caregivers can work, go to school, look for a job, support mental health needs, and/or engage in activities in their employment plan.

This program is for children ages 12 and younger, and children ages 13 and 14 with special needs.

Child Care Assistance Program requirements.

More child care resources.