Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has launched a $300,000 grant program to support nonprofit organizations that help residents seal eviction records in Massachusetts. The initiative aims to improve housing stability by funding education, outreach, and direct legal assistance for individuals seeking to clear their eviction history, according to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
“A record of an eviction case, even if the case has been dismissed or was brought in retaliation for a tenant exercising their rights, can have devastating impacts,” Campbell said, emphasizing the long-term harm eviction records can cause. The program seeks to reduce housing disparities, noting that from 1988 to 2018, over one million eviction cases were filed in Massachusetts, disproportionately affecting Black renters and women of color, as reported by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office is offering grants of up to $75,000 to nonprofit organizations that provide legal assistance. Applications are due by December 5. A virtual informational webinar will be held on November 13 for interested applicants. The program is part of the AG’s ongoing housing initiatives, including the Housing Affordability Unit, which focuses on expanding affordable and fair housing options across the state, as stated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
