Assistance programs in Minnesota
Explore public benefits and assistance resources by the kind of help you need. Agencies decide eligibility and availability.
Find programs for your situationFood assistance
Minnesota SNAP (Food Support)
Minnesota SNAP adds money to an EBT account for groceries. Counties and Tribal Nations handle applications and interviews.
Minnesota WIC
Minnesota WIC provides food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant participants, new mothers, infants and young children.
Housing assistance
Minnesota Legal Aid (Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid / LawHelpMN)
LawHelpMN helps people find Minnesota legal information, clinics and legal aid referrals. Its guide asks questions to suggest suitable resources.
Utility assistance
Minnesota Energy Assistance Program (EAP)
Minnesota Energy Assistance helps eligible households with home-energy costs. The 2026–27 application deadline is May 31, 2027.
Weatherization Assistance Program (Minnesota)
Minnesota weatherization helps qualifying households reduce home-energy use. Apply through the combined Energy Assistance and Weatherization process.
Health coverage
Medical Assistance (Medicaid) & MinnesotaCare
Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare provide health coverage for eligible Minnesota residents. The application route depends on age and care needs.
Cash and income support
Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)
MFIP combines cash and food assistance with employment support for eligible families with children and pregnant applicants.
Minnesota Child Tax Credit
Minnesota’s refundable Child Tax Credit is claimed through the state income-tax return. Qualifying children must be younger than 18.
Minnesota Working Family Credit
Minnesota’s Working Family Credit is a refundable income-tax credit for eligible workers with income below the applicable limit.
Unemployment Insurance (Minnesota)
Minnesota unemployment insurance provides temporary partial wage replacement for eligible workers who lose work or have substantially reduced hours.
Additional support
Minnesota 211 (United Way)
Minnesota 211 connects callers with community resources around the clock. The service is free and confidential.
Program names come from our existing directory. Funding and rules can change; confirm details with the administering agency before applying.