Robert F. Smith’s Student Freedom Initiative (SFI) is working with the Steinbridge Group on a big project. They are using $100 million to make better use of land at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and other minority schools. This money will help these schools grow and support their local areas.

The plan is to develop lands that aren't being used much right now. This will help the schools and their communities get stronger economically. Part of the project is to make housing more affordable for people who work at these schools, like teachers and local professionals. This is important because these schools don't get as much money as other big universities, which makes it hard for them to grow and help their areas.

Steinbridge and SFI will pick which schools will get the money. They want to help schools that have land ready for development and can handle big projects. The goal is to help educate more diverse leaders and innovators. This will make education cheaper for students and create a better community around the schools.

This project also aims to reduce the huge amount of student debt in the U.S. It will help make loans more affordable for students. SFI, started by Robert F. Smith, focuses on helping students at HBCUs and other minority schools by reducing their debt and providing better opportunities for education and jobs. Soon, Steinbridge and SFI will announce which schools they will work with.