The Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation aims to enhance the quality of life in the Duluth Superior region through the establishment and administration of endowed funds created by individuals, families, private foundations, and businesses. Since 1983, it has distributed over $40 million in grants and scholarships, managing more than 360 funds for various charitable purposes.
The grant program focuses on a wide range of projects that contribute to biodiversity. These include prioritizing protection and restoration efforts for habitats and species of concern, especially where there is a lack of state and federal support; planning for the impacts of climate change, land use, and other changing conditions; mapping and controlling invasive species; protecting watersheds and lands through various means; site management for biodiversity enhancement; encouraging community involvement in habitat restoration and understanding biodiversity; and promoting native landscaping and public engagement in biodiversity issues. These principles guide the fund's support for innovative and effective approaches to biodiversity conservation.