The Minnesota ERASE Campaign (End Rental Arrears and Stop Evictions) is an effort to ensure that the historic aid enacted by Congress reaches the lowest-income and most marginalized renters it is intended to help. We are working to eliminate rental indebtedness caused by the pandemic, prevent evictions, and create support for long term policy changes to end housing instability and homelessness. Co-convenors of the campaign include ACER (African Career Education Resource); Housing Justice Center, and MHP (Minnesota Housing Partnership).

Project Background:

The Minnesota ERASE Campaign is offering small grants of $500 as compensation for individuals to influence the campaign with their technical expertise of lived experiences and participate in campaign activities, including monthly meetings, events, and other advocacy.  The campaign will last until at least September of 2022.

The campaign hosts monthly meetings on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 1-2 pm.

We encourage applications by those who identify as Black, Indigenous and People of Color, Individuals impacted by housing need and housing instability, and Individuals living in rural communities. Grant awards will be prioritized to support these individuals.

The application is open until filled for up to 8 qualifying individuals. Applications are accepted starting September 24, 2021; applications will be considered starting October 11, then awarded on first come first served for qualifying individuals. Payment can be made by check or visa card. Payment will be provided in two even distributions.  

To apply complete this form: