[Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation](https://www.dsacommunityfoundation.org)

September 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

Typical award: $1,400; one-year grants; single-year support expected.

Supports Duluth nonprofits advancing educational success for underserved youth and families, emphasizing high school completion, GED support, and removing practical barriers.

--- ## Description This opportunity supports Duluth-based nonprofit organizations working to help underserved youth and families achieve cradle-to-career educational success. Funding is focused on initiatives that promote high school completion, GED attainment, and provide practical support to remove everyday barriers such as transportation, supplies, computer equipment, internet access, childcare, and emergency needs. The fund prioritizes organizations with a demonstrated impact on youth, young adults, and families, and supports a range of projects including mentorship, career preparation, after-school and summer educational programming, and wellness initiatives connected to school success. --- ## Due Dates - September 2026 (anticipated full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Typical award: $1,400 per grant - Grants are expected to be for a single year - Funding is for direct program costs and practical support (not for capital campaigns, endowments, or indirect aid) --- ## Eligibility To be eligible, applicants must: - Be one of the following: - A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization - A Section 170(c)(1) public entity (e.g., governmental agencies, public schools) - A Section 7871 Tribal government - A church - An organization with a fiscal sponsor classified under one of the above categories - Serve residents within Duluth, MN (must be within the [Boreal Waters Community Foundation’s service area](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t7v8BiyP-04-n5AEvjFnuVGCCMMOlO0S/view?usp=sharing)) - Demonstrate a track record or strong potential for impact with youth, young adults, and families --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted online through the [Boreal Waters grant portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=dsacf) - Review the [fall grant cycle details](https://www.borealwaters.org/stories/fall-2025-grant-cycle) for process overview - Prepare responses to application questions regarding organizational mission, project goals, community need, and alignment with the fund’s priorities ([see sample questions](https://mcusercontent.com/1999535b8086bfcb429a553ae/files/590422a3-95a3-5ac3-9d37-9cad812a4ced/Fall_2025_Grant_Application_Questions.pdf)) - Contact the foundation staff for clarification or support if needed --- ## Additional Information - Funding can be used for expenses such as transportation, supplies, computer equipment, internet services, temporary childcare, and emergency expenses - Projects must be community-driven and equity-centered; priority is given to organizations serving or led by historically marginalized communities - The fund does not support individuals, capital campaigns, construction, fundraising events, political or lobbying efforts, medical research, debt retirement, or regranting --- ## External Links - [Grant Directory & Fund Overview](https://www.borealwaters.org/grants-scholarships/grant-directory) - [Fall Grant Cycle Details & Timeline](https://www.borealwaters.org/stories/fall-2025-grant-cycle) - [Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=dsacf) - [Service Area Map](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t7v8BiyP-04-n5AEvjFnuVGCCMMOlO0S/view?usp=sharing) - [Sample Application Questions](https://mcusercontent.com/1999535b8086bfcb429a553ae/files/590422a3-95a3-5ac3-9d37-9cad812a4ced/Fall_2025_Grant_Application_Questions.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |---------------------|--------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|--------------| | Kursula Harris | Senior Community Impact Associate | [kursula@borealwaters.org](mailto:kursula@borealwaters.org) | 218-726-0232 | For general inquiries, visit the [Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation contact page](https://www.dsacommunityfoundation.org/contact/).

Aaron Thomas Gelineau Fund for Educational Opportunity

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