Aaron Thomas Gelineau Fund for Educational Opportunity
The Aaron Thomas Gelineau Fund for Educational Opportunity supports Duluth nonprofits helping underserved youth and families overcome barriers to educational success, with a focus on high school and GED completion.
Funder: Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (Full application deadline, Fall 2026 cycle)
Funding Amounts: $2,000 per award; single-year support; typical for Area-of-Interest grants
Summary: Supports Duluth nonprofits that help underserved youth and families achieve educational success, focusing on high school and GED completion and removing practical barriers to learning.
Description
The Aaron Thomas Gelineau Fund for Educational Opportunity provides targeted support to Duluth-based nonprofits working to empower underserved youth and families on their educational journeys. The fund prioritizes programs that facilitate high school completion, GED attainment, and the removal of everyday barriers that can impede learning. Grants may support practical needs such as transportation, school supplies, technology, internet connectivity, temporary childcare, and emergency expenses. The fund also encourages initiatives fostering mentorship, wellness, and career preparation, aiming to close opportunity gaps and promote cradle-to-career success within the Duluth community.
