The Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC) is a Community Action Agency helping those in need secure affordable housing, viable transportation, employment and training for employment, as well as creating educational opportunities for children. Established in 1965 under the Equal Opportunity Act, MVAC serves the people of Region Nine in Southern Minnesota.

MVAC is not part of the government, nor is it a political entity. MVAC is a private, non-profit organization that uses federal, state and local resources to provide assistance wherever needed. This assistance comes in the form of established programs in six main program areas available for people in low-wage work. Residents in need in Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca and Watonwan counties count on MVAC for resources and opportunities that help improve their situation and quality of life.

Pregnant Women, Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Employment & Training | Energy | Housing
Transportation | Finances

MVAC Offices are open Monday – Friday  8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Minnesota Energy Assistance Program rolls out online option to simplify application process

Minnesotans can now apply for both the Energy Assistance Program and Weatherization Assistance Program through a new online joint application that will make it easier and faster to get help to pay their energy bills.

Learn how to apply for Minnesota’s Energy Assistance Program, including new how-to videos for using the online application.

Click here for online application