The Open Road Fund (ORF) is a community resource awarding $50 million in grants to descendants of the Atlantic Slave Trade in Minnesota and the Dakotas.
The Open Road Fund was created to serve Black descendants of the Atlantic Slave Trade, especially formerly incarcerated folks, single parents, senior citizens, those living with disabilities, LGBTQ+, and more.
Through 2031, Nexus will award $50,000 grants that can be used for wealth projects, including housing, education, financial well-being, healing, and economic justice.
We want to be clear–these grants are not reparations but an opportunity to redistribute resources to our communities to build Black wealth.
Learn more and apply online by July 28 >
Eligibility
There are no income caps or minimums, folks can apply individually or in partnership with other members of the community, and applicants must meet the following requirements to be eligible to apply:
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Ages 14 and up
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A resident of Minnesota, North Dakota, or South Dakota
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A descendant of the Atlantic slave trade, including the Caribbean, North, Central, and South America. Descendants of formerly enslaved people who repatriated to Africa are also eligible.
Virtual information session
Join us for an online information session to learn more about the application and ask questions about the fund.
Thursday, June 22
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Questions?
Nexus Community Partners
Find a list of Nexus contacts online >
Note: this is not a City-sponsored resource.
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