Students exchanging ideas in a lecture hall at Momentum

Programs / Open applications

Support for ideas in motion.

Open Minds Foundation helps young people plan and run projects through funding, resources, partnerships, and practical guidance.

Apply with a new idea or an existing project. We review applications year-round.

Young people practising their arguments together at the Open Arms mock trial workshop

Program 01

Individual Development

One-to-one support to turn your idea into a project plan.

  • One-to-one mentorship and advisory guidance
  • Support shaping a clear project plan
  • Connections to people, opportunities, and resources
See how support works →
A student team gathered at Momentum Case Competition

Program 02

School clubs & community projects

Funding and planning support for school clubs and community events.

  • Funding and project resources
  • Planning, logistics, and outreach guidance
  • Support for short-term community events
See how support works →
Participants sharing food and conversation at the Open Arms cultural exchange

Program 03

Non-profit partnerships

Resources and connections for organizations that serve young people.

  • Advisory, outreach, and operational resources
  • Extensive autonomy for the partner organization
  • Shared programming and cross-network opportunities

Funding is not provided through this program.

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From first conversation to launch

Clear steps. Human support.

We start with a conversation about your project, then work through the resources, logistics, and support you need.

01

Initial consulting

We discuss your project, ask what support you need, and agree on how to keep in touch.

02

Strategy call one

Our leadership and events teams work through venues, resources, outreach, marketing, purchases, and reimbursements with you.

03

Strategy call two

If needed, we meet again to review progress, resolve open questions, and plan further communications or marketing support.

04

Finalization

We confirm launch logistics and determine whether continued assistance, a lasting partnership, or a co-hosted event is the right next step.

Applications are reviewed year-round

Bring us the idea. We’ll help find the path.

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