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| Homeless Programs receive funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the State of Minnesota. Funds are awarded to local service providers through a biennial request for proposal process. |
| Eligible service providers include transitional housing programs, Community Action Agencies, Indian Tribal Governments, local governments, shelters, non-profit service providers, and statewide migrant farm-workers’ organizations. |
| Temporary housing and support services are provided to homeless individuals and families for up to two years to facilitate long term independent living… |
| Emergency Services funds are used to provide emergency shelter and to assist homeless persons in attaining essential services…. |
| The Emergency Shelter Grants Program provides funds to shelters, transitional housing programs, and emergency service programs for operating costs, essential services, and prevention activities…. |
| Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds are used for the purchase of food and shelter to supplement and extend local emergency resources… |
| Since 1985, the Office of Economic Opportunity has asked over 300 agencies to report information that is used to provide a snapshot of the sheltered population in Minnesota. |
| For additional information contact: (651) 431-3824 |
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