Minneapolis—— The family of George Floyd is ready to accept applications from businesses for grants funded by funds from their wrongful-death legal settlement with the city of Minneapolis.
Floyd, a black man, died in May 2020 after a white Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee on Floyd’s neck for nearly nine minutes. In March 2021, his family received a $27 million settlement from the city and set aside $500,000 to fund businesses in the community where Floyd died.
Floyd’s family attorney, Ben Crump, said businesses can start applying on Monday and continue to apply until all the money is distributed. Grant amounts will be $5,000, $10,000 and $25,000, but larger grants are also under consideration.
Businesses can apply at www.theward8fund.org.