The Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation supports efforts to improve the regional community through generous donations, civic engagement, and an emphasis on inclusiveness. Grants are provided in the areas of Arts, Community and Economic Development, Education, Environment, and Human Services.
In determining what to fund, consideration is given to regional needs, the availability of other funding sources, and level of Community Foundation resources. The Foundation concentrates its funding support towards new projects and organizational start-up for a limited time, however some field of interest and donor advised funds consider requests for ongoing project or organizational support, and capital and equipment support.
Previously funded projects can be viewed at: http://www.dsacommunityfoundation.com/recent-grants-awarded.
The Community Foundation does not make grants to/for:
Eligible applicants are organizations in the following counties surrounding Duluth:
Applications are due two weeks before the quarterly review meetings (March 1, August 1, and October 1), annually. Please see the Grant Cycle Calendar for additional information on these deadlines at: http://www.dsacommunityfoundation.com/grant-cycle-calendar.
Individual award amounts vary.