MN HF10

Establishes COVID-19 emergency community relief grants program to award grants through community action agencies to individuals experiencing financial hardship from the COVID-19 outbreak.

Prioritizes approximately equal funding distribution between metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas, with preference given to agencies serving culturally specific populations.

Eligible individuals include those ineligible for unemployment benefits (including visa holders and self-employed), those receiving insufficient unemployment benefits, and those unable to access COVID-19 federal or state assistance.

Limits maximum grant award to $1,500 per individual for food, emergency household items, rent support, utility bills, and similar expenses, with rent and utility assistance paid directly to providers.

Appropriates $100,000,000 in fiscal year 2021 from general fund with up to 10 percent available for administrative costs and funding available until June 30, 2021.