Our Grants

Our grants make a difference in our communities and region, as well as in the lives of those touched by the work of our nonprofit partners. The foundation provides grants to organizations that are classified as charitable under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; or classified as charitable under Section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code; OR if they have a fiscal sponsor that is an organization classified as charitable under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; or classified as charitable under Section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Alexandra Smith Fund In Support of Native American Treaty Rights

MissionThe Alexandra Smith Fund In Support of Native American Treaty Rights supports programs that create understanding, appreciation and promotion of the treaty rights of Native American/Indigenous people.   ExamplesThe following are […]

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Animal-Assisted Therapy Fund

MissionThe Animal-Assisted Therapy Fund promotes and provides animal-assisted therapy for people of all ages with mental, emotional and psychological challenges. The fund supports this work in the memory of Cordelia […]

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Anishinabe Fund

MissionThe mission of the Anishinabe Fund is to build understanding of and respect for Anishinabe knowledge and culture.  The fund seeks to center Anishinabe people in the incorporation of their […]

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Apostle Islands Area Community Fund

MissionGrant awards support initiatives that meet the changing needs of our community in the following areas: arts, environment, community, youth and family services, civic projects, human rights and adult education. […]

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Apostle Islands Area Human Rights Fund

MissionThe Apostle Islands Area Human Rights Fund supports efforts to promote tolerance, understanding and respect for all and to combat bigotry and discrimination by engaging people in dialogue, discussion, relationship-building, […]

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Biodiversity Fund

MissionThe Biodiversity Fund supports efforts to maintain and strengthen biodiversity in the Duluth-Superior region through preservation and restoration of habitat, help for particular species and ecosystems, planning for changing conditions, […]

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Central Mesabi Fund for Human Services

Mission The Central Mesabi Fund for Human Services was created to assist agencies that directly help low-income people cope with their basic needs and problems. Grants are restricted to agencies […]

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Chequamegon Bay Area Community Fund

MissionThe Chequamegon Bay Area Community Funds are granted by the Apostle Islands-Chequamegon Bay Advisory Board for initiatives that meet the changing needs of our community in these five areas: arts, […]

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Community Opportunity Fund – Belonging

Mission The Community Foundation seeks to make the region a place where everyone can feel they belong and are respected, safe, and able to thrive as part of the community. […]

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Community Opportunity Fund – Opportunity

Mission Closing the Opportunity Gap is a top priority of the Community Foundation. This focus on Opportunity supports efforts for upward mobility leading to economic success and power and autonomy […]

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