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 from the Eveleth Community Foundation Fund focuses on a wide range of initiatives including collaborative projects that address budget deficiencies, efforts to prevent or address root causes of community issues, and new project start-ups. It supports studies on civic issues, crisis resolution within the community, and efforts to enhance organizational capacities. Projects expected to yield significant results with moderate funding, particularly those reflecting a spirit of generosity, are prioritized. Additionally, one-time core mission support may be considered under conditions such as critical service need, strategic positioning of an organization to provide core services, or unique situations where one-time support can be effective. However, such unrestricted funds are not for long-term program support, and organizations are expected to sustain programs post-funding, though temporary general operating support may be granted during critical times.