Scholarship Applications Open December 1
$800,000+ available for scholarships across the Northland DULUTH—Starting December 1, high school seniors and other Northland residents seeking financial assistance with advanced studies of all kinds can apply for scholarship support. The Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation provides scholarship awards annually through 80+ scholarship funds established by generous donors and partners. Scholarships support students and […]
Community Foundation sets new granting focus
Larger grants in new areas will address Northland’s changing needs DULUTH— The Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation today announced new priorities and larger grants from its Community Opportunity Fund. This unrestricted funding creates the most powerful and flexible resource to address root causes of issues affecting the Northland. “Our mission is to help build stronger […]
Unity Fund helps homeless mothers and children
Grant of $10,000 supports Annie’s House of Refuge and Restoration in Duluth DULUTH— The Unity Fund of the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation today announced that it has awarded its first grant, a $10,000 award to support housing and other services for mothers and children at risk of or experiencing homelessness in Duluth. “It’s a […]
Fall Grant Round Open September 1 – October 2
Funds available for community projects. Applications open Friday September 1 for grants supporting arts, the environment DULUTH— The Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation announced today that it seeks applications for 12 funds supporting community projects in the Twin Ports and surrounding region. The foundation will accept applications from Sept. 1 to Oct. 2. Grant priorities […]
Udac builds skills for inclusive workforce
Grant helps nonprofit create job opportunities for adults with disabilities DULUTH—Skilled. Independent. Resourceful. All describe the kind of employees who thrive in the modern workforce and whom employers want to hire. Udac supports individuals to be this type of employee. A partnership between Duluth-based nonprofit Udac and the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation has helped […]
Nearly $500,000 awarded for community projects
Equipment for floating classroom and a butterfly garden are among funded projects DULUTH—Microscopes for a floating classroom, a butterfly garden and an indigenous music festival are among the projects that the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation will make possible with nearly $500,000 in grants announced today. The foundation awarded the grants from dozens of proposals […]
Foundation Names New Trustees
Mahmud and Corey bring knowledge in business, housing DULUTH—Two leaders have joined the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees. Sakib Mahmud is an associate professor of sustainable management and economics at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. His research focuses on small business economics, climate change adaptation and community resiliency. He also serves on the […]
Grants available to benefit African Heritage communities
Grants available for Unity Fund projects $200,000 will support African Heritage initiatives throughout the Northland DULUTH—The Unity Fund of the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation announced today that it is accepting grant applications for projects that advance African Heritage communities throughout the Northland. More than $200,000 is available for projects following a successful fundraising drive […]
Community funds schedule golf outing
Tickets and sponsorships available for June 16 event in Ashland ASHLAND—Tickets and sponsorships are on sale for the Golf: Fore the Greater Good Tournament on June 16 in Ashland, sponsored by the Apostle Islands-Chequamegon Bay Area Community Funds. The event raises funds to support work of the two funds, which provide grants to nonprofits for […]
Northern Spirits: the art of Amber Burns
Join the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation board and staff as they celebrate Northern Spirits, The Art of Amber Burns. Meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments surrounded by mystical visions of animals native to the region. Reservations are encouraged but not required. Friends and family welcome. Register here:
