Duluth Superior Area 
Application Process
The Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation is committed to making the grant application process as simple and effective as possible. To apply, non-profits should follow these guidelines: Inquiry: The first step in the grant application process is filling out an inquiry. The inquiry requests basic information and a description of your project, along with what funds you are applying for a grant from. Upon completion, Community Foundation staff will contact you to discuss your project more in-depth and notify you if you should continue with a full-length proposal. An inquiry must be completed prior to submitting an application. To access the online inquiry form, follow this link. Application: Based on the outcome of an organization’s inquiry, an organization may be encouraged to submit a full proposal. We strongly encourage electronic applications and materials to be submitted electronically to grantsinfo@dsacommunityfoundation.com.
The Community Foundation also accepts the Minnesota Common Grant Application. Organizations that wish to submit the Minnesota Common Grant Application are also required to submit the Self-Certification Checklist along with the application materials. Grants are primarily distributed through four grant making cycles each year with application deadlines of February 1, April 1, August 1 and October 1. Exceptions to this schedule are listed on specific fund guidelines. Grant applications and materials must be received by 5:00p.m. on the application deadline. The application forms, which are downloadable PDF's, are available by following this link. Review: Applications are acknowledged shortly after the application deadline. Program staff will contact you with follow-up questions or additional information once the review begins. The review process may take up to three months. Proposals will be reviewed for the strength of the match with the fund priorities and the Foundation policies, the potential benefit to the community, and the capability of the organization to achieve the proposed results. Staff, committees and donor advisors review proposals with the President and the Board of Trustees making final grant recommendations. Organizations will be notified of the outcome of their proposal once the Board makes final grant making decisions. If a proposal is declined, we encourage the applicant to contact program staff to engage in further discussion regarding the application.      |
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