Aaron Thomas Gelineau Fund for Educational Opportunity
Supports community-driven projects addressing inequity and fostering Opportunity, Resilience, or Belonging in the Boreal Waters region through systemic, sustainable change.
Funder: Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 per year for up to three years; multi-year awards contingent on annual review.
Summary: Supports transformative, community-driven projects in Opportunity, Resilience, or Belonging serving the Boreal Waters region.
Key Information: Only organizations serving the Boreal Waters Community Foundation area are eligible.
Description
This grant supports nonprofit organizations and collaborations in the Boreal Waters Community Foundation service area that are working to address root causes of inequity and create long-term, systemic change in the region. Funding is directed toward projects that advance Opportunity (economic stability and education), Resilience (community and organizational capacity to adapt and thrive), and Belonging (inclusion and community connection). The program prioritizes initiatives that are community-driven, equity-centered, and demonstrate strong potential for sustainable impact.
