Special Assistance
These are the relief programs that are currently available. Click on each item for more information and links to apply online:
These are the relief programs that are currently available. Click on each item for more information and links to apply online:
HAF (Homeowners Assistance Fund)
This funding is for homeowners only. Rental Assistance may be available through other sources.
Click here to apply:
https://mlbo-laserfiche.millelacsband.com/Forms/HAF
Access the brochure here:
What is HAF?
The Homeowners Assistance Fund is federal funding that can provide full or partial payment assistance to eligible homeowners unable to make full delinquent mortgage payments and provide funds to resolve delinquent payments for utility services, excluding phone and internet, due to a continuing financial hardship associated with the Coronavirus pandemic.
Who is Eligible?
An “eligible household” is defined as a home owner and Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Tribal Member or Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe First Descendant, or a homeowner with a Mille Lacs Band member living in the home that meets the following criteria:
What Expenses Qualify?
• Homeowner’s monthly mortgage/loan payments for the applicant’s primary residence for those eligible.
• Delinquent utility amounts for qualifying Homeowners.
• Must cover arrears. All arrears can be covered back to 1/1/2020. The provided assistance must bring the homeowner’s account current.
• Covers water, garbage, propane, electric, and sewer.
• Utilities cannot be paid in advance. Can pay current balance in addition to arrears if it is included on the bill.
• Cell phone, TV, Cable, and internet bills are not allowed.
• FUNDS WILL BE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE VENDOR OR COMPANY.
Applicants Must Provide:
• Personal identification number from a state-issued ID, driver’s license, passport, ITIN, Tribal ID or other form of ID.
• Statement of current inability to resume mortgage payments due to unemployment, underemployment or other continuing hardship.
• Total amount of each type of assistance (mortgage payment, mortgage arrears, utilities, home energy costs, utility arrears) needed.
• Number of months of mortgage payments and number of months of utility cost with documentation of amounts owed.
• Gross household income of all adults and number of individuals in the household for the past 2 months, or a tax return for 2020. Each participant will be required to provide income information as well as sign an attestation stating that the income provided is the only income for that individual.
• Copy of default invoice. (overdue bill, foreclosure notice, etc.)
• W-9. (Mortgage Lender and/or Utility Provider)
• Additional information may be requested.
Questions?
Contact Tammy Moreland at 320-292-1942 or tammy.moreland@millelacsband.com . Due to call volume, there may be times where we are not able to immediately answer or return calls. Our goal is to get back to everyone within 48 hours.
The PEAF grant has ended. No PEAF applications will be able to be accepted after September 30th.
COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program (CERA/CERA-HUD) is no longer available. We have used all grant funds.
Aanjibimaadizing, which means “changing lives” in our Ojibwe language, is operated as a division of the Mille Lacs Band’s Department of Administration. The goals of the program are centered on our mission statement:
To assist our fellow Anishinaabe with education, training, work experiences, cultural participation, and support services to be prosperous and change their life.
Aanjibimaadizing helps to empower participants with an acquired purpose or occupation that will contribute to the well-being of their community and family. Through this, we are able to offer services to a large percentage of our community and work closely with other organizations to help all ages embrace their culture and overcome barriers to sustainability. Our services support obtaining and retaining employment, improving or creating a position of job readiness, and addressing barriers that prevent our clients from leading their best life.
Aanjibimaadizing has offices in the Urban area, District I, District II, and District III. The offices are open by appointment. Clients can also call or email.
43408 Oodena Drive
Onamia, MN 56359
320-532-7407
201 W Hwy 210 Suite 100
McGregor, MN 56760
218-768-5330
45749 Grace Lake Road
Sandstone, MN 55072
320-384-6240
1404 E Franklin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-746-4800
43408 Oodena Drive
Onamia, MN 56359
320-532-7407
201 W Hwy 210 Suite 100
McGregor, MN 56760
218-768-5330
45749 Grace Lake Road
Sandstone, MN 55072
320-384-6240
1404 E Franklin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-746-4800