The Minnesota Chapter of Opportunity Starts at Home (OSAH-MN) is a federal advocacy
campaign working to meet the housing needs of Minnesotans. We recognize
the persistent racial disparities in access to stable housing and are focused on how housing
insecurity is often linked to inadequate access to employment, mental health services,
education, and other core needs. Housing is an intersectional issue, so it is important that our
membership reflects the communities and organizations that must be marshaled to ensure that
everyone has a place to call home. Despite the increasing number of cost-burdened renters and
people experiencing homelessness in Minnesota, we know that there are proven solutions to
ending homelessness and housing instability. OSAH-MN is committed to organizing locally and
acting at the federal level to secure the resources necessary to ensure that everyone has a
home.
You can find out more about the Minnesota Chapter here:
https://www.mhponline.org/policy/projects-and-campaigns/opportunity-starts-at-home-osah-mnYou can find out more about the national campaign for Opportunity Starts at Home here:
https://www.opportunityhome.org/Project Background:
OSAH-MN is offering small grants of $1,000 to support the ability of organizations to participate
in and influence OSAH-MN monthly meetings and/or events. Grant awards shall be prioritized to
support:
Black, Indigenous and People of Color led organizations
Organizations primarily serving/membership of Black, Indigenous and People of Color
Organizations empowering communities/people most impacted by housing need and housing instability
Organizations based in and serving Greater Minnesota and/or rural communities
Scope of Activities and Application Timeline:
The application is open until grant funds are expended.
Project Goals
To receive a grant of up to $1,000, recipient will agree to
● Endorse the OSAH-MN Campaign
● Attend 8 of the next 12 OSAH-MN monthly meetings
● Participate in other campaign activities as they are available (co-signing letters, attending trainings, partcipate in meetings with elected officials or their staff)
Grant awards of $1,000 will be distributed in two payments: $500 upon award and $500 after three (3) months of performance.
Questions? Please contact Elizabeth Glidden at MHP at
elizabeth.glidden@mhponline.org.
To apply complete this form:
