Aaron Thomas Gelineau Fund for Educational Opportunity
Supports multi-year, community-driven projects advancing Opportunity, Resilience, and Belonging through systemic change in northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin.
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 funding contingent on annual review.
Summary: Supports transformative, community-driven projects in Opportunity, Resilience, or Belonging for nonprofits serving the Boreal Waters region.
Key Information: This is a forecasted grant; all dates are projected and may change.
Description
This opportunity provides substantial, multi-year funding to nonprofits and community organizations working to create transformative change in northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin. The grant supports projects that address root causes, build cross-sector partnerships, and advance long-term systems change in the areas of Opportunity (economic stability and education), Resilience (community strength and adaptability), and Belonging (equity and inclusion). Funded initiatives are expected to have a lasting impact, shifting conditions for historically marginalized populations and strengthening organizational or community capacity. Projects must demonstrate community ownership, sustainability, and the potential for systemic impact.
