Bemidji, MN Assistance Programs

Below we the Bemidji assistance programs.

If you would like to see ALL of the assistance programs in Beltrami County community resources, visit the link below: All Beltrami County Assistance

Services Provided on this page:
> Housing Programs and Assistance. ie. low income housing
> Homeless Assistance ie. shelters, day shelters, homeless assistance
> Numerous Helpful programs not listed above ie. bus tickets, free rides


Assistance Programs In Bemidji, MN

Bemidji, MN Housing Assistance

Our housing assistance programs include HUD, housing assistance, Section 8, subsidized housing programs in Beltrami County.

Bi-County Community Action Programs

6603 Bemidji Ave N
Bemidji, MN - 56601
(218) 751-4631
Supportive Housing Program, Rental Assistance Program (RAP), Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP), Transitional Housing: BI-CAP owns and/or manages 10 scattered-site transitional housing units throughout Beltrami and Cass Counties. Transitional housing is interim shelter between homelessness and permanent housing for families with children. Utilizing the home visiting model, housing specialists and families work together to overcome barriers, develop skills, and create a permanent housing plan.*** Beltrami County Housing Locator Program: The Housing Locator program works with Serious Mentally Ill individuals who are referred by Beltrami County caseworkers. The Housing Locator works closely with participants to secure housing and assists the client to locate units and work with landlords.*** Emergency Solutions Grant-Rapid Rehousing (ESG-RR): A program funded through MN Department of Human Services designed to get people into housing as soon as possible with minimal time spent homeless. The program provides for short to medium term rental assistance and accompanying case management to address barriers, identify goals and work toward housing stability. Available to those at or below 30% Area Median Income. Tenants must pay 30% of their income toward rent.***HUD Cass County Scattered-Site Rapid Rehousing: Available for homeless families and individuals. Participants in this program find affordable units on the open market and pay 30% of their income towards rent. Services include case management for up to 24 months to address barriers to housing stability.***DHS Long Term Homeless Services Grant: BI-CAP is one of six partners (five Community Action Agencies, and Evergreen Youth & Family Services) implementing the DHS Service Grant. Service dollars are available to households who are experiencing long-term homelessness by MN State definition. To qualify, participants must have experienced one year of consecutive homelessness or have experienced four episodes of homelessness in three years. This program is available in Cass and Beltrami Counties and is funded by the State Department of Human Services.***(DHS)Long Term Homeless Rental Assistance Program (LTH): LTH Rental Assistance is accessible to clients who are experiencing long term homelessness. The program provides a rental subsidy based on income for up to 60 months. The program is available in Cass and Beltrami Counties, has the capacity to serve 75 households and is funded by MN Housing.***Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP): Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds are available in both Cass and Beltrami Counties. A local board for each county, consisting of representatives from various organizations, determines how funds are distributed. BI-CAPs portion is used primarily for first months rent, eviction and foreclosure prevention as well as utility assistance. Portions of the funding are also distributed to other local organizations and agencies such as food shelves, soup kitchens and homeless shelters.***Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH): Permanent Supportive Housing serves homeless individuals with a documented disability. Participants receive a rental subsidy and accompanying support services. PSH is offered in both Beltrami and Cass Counties.***Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): BI-CAP is a SNAP Outreach site to provide information regarding SNAP benefits and assist applicants to apply for food support...

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Bemidji, MN Homeless Shelters and Homeless Assistance

Our list of homeless programs include emergency homeless shelters, day shelters, homeless resources for men, women, and families. Free public showers, etc

Village of Hope (Shelter for Woman & Children)

525 Mississippi Ave NW
Bemidji, MN - 56601
218-751-0722
shelter for women and children...

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Bemidji, MN Various Assistance Programs

Below we list the helpful resource programs we have found in Beltrami County.

Bemidji Senior Activity Center

216 Third Street NW
Bemidji, MN - 56601
(218)751-8836
We are not letting any grass grow under our feet at the Senior Activity Center. Presentations, music and trips will keep us busy all year long. Dont forget to check out our regular activities and volunteer opportunities. We try to have something for everyone at the Center. The Bemidji Senior Activity Center is dedicated to meeting the needs of seniors. Michelle Crow is the Center Manager and Lynn Johnson is the Finance Manager...

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Government and Local Assistance Programs

Housing Assistance

There are many non-profit and government based organizations dedicated to providing low income housing and support. We find them for you.

Food Pantry Assistance

Food pantries, soup kitchens, food baskets. We find these local resources and list them.

Free clothing assistance

Thousands of churches and religious organizations offer low-cost or free drug and alcohol treatment as part of their missions.

Financial Assistance

There are many financial assistance programs such as TANF Cash Assistance and other bill pay resources. We help uncover those for you.