| Government Assistance |
SNAP, MFIP, Health Care |
Applications for assistance are accepted via MNbenefits.mn.gov. Note: SNAP applications were pending approval due to federal shutdown as of Oct. 15, 2025. |
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Emergency Assistance (EA)/Emergency General Assistance (EGA) |
EA helps adults with children and pregnant women; EGA helps adults without children. Assists with shelter/rent and utilities to prevent disconnection. Apply online. |
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Ramsey County Financial Assistance Services |
Program for Emergency Financial Assistance for all households. Apply online at https://mnbenefits.mn.gov. |
| Financial/Debt/Tax Support |
Financial Literacy Training |
FoolProof (students 8th-12th grade, teachers, and anyone); Hiway.org/momentum (money skills for all ages). |
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Free Tax Preparation Assistance |
Available through Ramsey County Library, Prepare + Prosper, and CAP-RW. |
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Payday Loan Refinancing |
Exodus Lending refinances predatory loans up to $1500 without interest or fees, allowing 12 months to repay and helping build credit. |
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Money Mentors (Prepare + Prosper) |
Pairs people with mentors to work on financial goals. |
| Grants/Private Aid |
Ann Bancroft Foundation |
Grants specific to girls to help realize their dreams. |
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Foothold Twin Cities |
Provides a one-time payment (up to $1,500) to assist referred families in the seven-county metro area with an urgent bill to remain stable. |
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Proof Alliance FASD Support Grant |
Mini grants up to $1,000 for families raising children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and other neurobehavioral disorders. |
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Fair Wage Emergency Fund |
Provides free cash assistance to restaurant workers, delivery drivers, and other tipped/service workers seeing income decline. |