To maintain the expansion of $1,200 to 60 recipients per month and meet the current urgent needs of our community, The Renter Support Fund has raised our fundraising goal to raise $750,000 by July 2026.
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Direct Impact
Your contribution provides cash assistance to renters facing financial hardship.
Increased Impact
We will increase the number of grants we can give to Minneapolis renters in crisis based on continued fundraising.
Sustained Support
Recurring donations provide a steady and reliable source of income that helps us thrive and continue our work.
Tax-Deductible
Your donation is 100% tax-deductible.
Business & Nonprofit Partner Benefits
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Brand Recognition: Your business/nonprofit will be featured in our donor appreciation posts, newsletters, and event promotions.
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Community Impact: Align your brand with equity, housing stability, and grassroots solutions.
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Networking: Connect with local leaders, advocates, and organizations commited to social impact.
Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association
RENTER SUPPORT FUND
The Renter Support Fund is Now Closed! Applications will open Wednesday, April 8th for May assistance.
The Renter Support Fund seeks to provide some relief to cost-burdened Minneapolis renters through low-barrier cash assistance.
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We are raising grant amounts to $1,200 per individual. Nearly 60 recipients will be selected for March and April 2026!
RENTER SUPPORT FUND FAQ
WHO CAN APPLY?
Renters who are 18 or older, live in Minneapolis, and spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs are eligible to apply. We select applicants each month on a lottery basis and renters can receive funding only once per calendar year. In 2026, we will fund a minimum of 9 renters per month from January through July.
HOW MUCH MONEY AND WHEN?
Selected renters will receive up to $1,200 in direct rental assistance. Applicants are notified within 2 business days of the application close date and, if randomly selected, will receive their first payment via check or PayPal by the 5th of the following month.
WHAT CAN I USE THE MONEY FOR?
There are no restrictions on how selected renters can spend the money. Renters are not required to report how they spend the funds.
DO I HAVE TO PAY BACK THE FUNDS?
No! However, we often have opportunities for renters to share their story or help advocate for change. We sometimes call on our applicants for support in these areas.​
KEY PROGRAM STATS
The Renter Support Fund seeks to provide some relief to cost-burdened Minneapolis renters through low-barrier cash assistance. Since its inception in 2019, the Renter Support Fund has provided unrestricted cash grants to hundreds of Minneapolis renter households. In 2023, demand for Renter Support Fund stipends remained high, 12% more than in 2022 and 186% more than 2021. At the same time, our available funding enabled us to support only 1.3% of applicants on average.
Check out some key numbers from 2023 as well as our full Program Report here
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514 renters funded
since the program began in 2019, benefitting 698 adults and 528 children who lived with selected renters at the time
93% improvements
All surveyed renter who received funds in 2023 noted improvements, using funds to pay rent, past-due bills, or other expenses
Only 2.3% of applicants were selected
in 2023, due to a 50% drop in available funding and a 33% increase in renter demand over 2022.
$21,600 DISTRIBUTED
each renter received $600
66% of funded renters are BIPOC
A majority of selected renters are Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color, and a majority are women caregivers.
If you’re a struggling renter, check out our Resource Library or email info@ppna.org if you’d like a direct referral to any of the listed service providers.
QUESTIONS / PREGUNTAS
If you have questions about the Renter Support Fund, please contact the PPNA team at RSF@ppna.org or 612-722-4817.​