Grantee: Duluth Folk School

2021 Grants

We were proud to support the American Indian Community Housing Organization (AICHO) as they took steps to ensure that basic needs of food and protective equipment reached the most vulnerable in the Duluth community. Our grants provided support for the Superior Hiking Trail Association, Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Friends of the Finland Community, Duluth Folk School, and The Kako Foundation, along with many other organizations doing great things throughout our region.

Grant Totals
Grant Recipients

2021 Grant Totals

Dollars Granted

Grants Awarded

2021 Grant Recipients

Arts & Culture
  • Cook County Historical Society: $28,000
  • Grand Marais Art Colony – $30,000
  • Grand Marais Playhouse Inc – $25,000
  • WISE, Women’s Initiative for Service and Education – $2,000
  • Finland Minnesota Historical Society – $3,500
  • Lake Superior Community Theatre – $3,500
  • Duluth Art Institute Association – $21,500
  • Duluth Folk School – $15,000
  • The Kako Foundation – $2,000
  • Lyric Opera of the North – $7,500
  • Matinee Musicale Inc – $3,300
  • Minnesota Ballet – $8,500
  • Nordic Center – $3,500
  • Twin Ports Choral Project – $10,000
  • Zeitgeist Center for Arts and Community – $3,500
Community & Economic Development
  • Friends of the Finland Community – $25,000
  • Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center – $50,000
  • North Shore Community Rink – $10,000
  • GND Development Alliance – $25,000
  • Local Initiatives Support Corporation Duluth – $25,000
  • One Roof Community Housing – $25,000
Education
  • Birch Grove Community School – $10,000
  • Cook County Higher Education – $60,000
  • Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa – $7,500
  • Great Expectations Foundation – $10,000
  • Minnesota Children’s Press – $25,000
  • Conservation Corps Minnesota – $5,000
  • Animal Allies Humane Society – $3,500
  • Duluth Area Family YMCA – $30,000
  • Duluth Community Garden Program – $20,000
  • Duluth Public Schools ISD 709 – $8,960
  • Duluth Public Schools ISD 709 – $3,200
  • Green New Deal Housing – $2,000
  • Northern Expressions Arts Collective – $1,000
  • PBS North – $25,000
  • Positive Energy Outdoors – $3,500
  • Proctor Public Schools – $17,000
  • St. Louis County Historical Society – $15,000
Environment
  • Cook County Local Energy Project – $10,000
  • Superior Hiking Trail Association – $10,000
  • Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory – $10,000
  • Minnesota Land Trust – $15,000
Social Welfare
  • Cook County Extension – $5,985
  • Go Dog North Shore – $10,000
  • North Shore Health – $27,000
  • Sawtooth Mountain Clinic – $10,000
  • Sawtooth Mountain Clinic – $15,000
  • Courage Kenny Foundation on behalf of Courage Kenny
  • Rehabilitation Institute – Northland – $15,000
  • Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans – $15,000
  • Minnesota Sixth Judicial District- Shore Substance Use
  • Recovery Court – $10,000
  • Rise Inc – $5,000
  • American Indian Community Housing Organization – $10,000
  • Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland – $20,000
  • Bridging Hearts – $3,500
  • Children’s Dental Services – $25,000
  • CHUM – $25,000
  • Community Action Duluth – $20,000
  • Conflict Resolution Center – $15,000
  • Damiano of Duluth, Inc. – $20,000
  • Duluth Area Family YMCA – $3,000
  • Duluth Superior Sailing Association – $2,000
  • Ecumen (dba Ecumen Lakeshore) – $3,500
  • Essentia Health Foundation – $10,000
  • Family Rise Together – $25,000
  • First Witness Child Advocacy Center – $20,000
  • Harbor Centers Inc – $2,500
  • Kids Closet of Duluth – $10,000
  • Life House Inc – $30,000
  • Loaves and Fishes Housing, Incorporated – $25,000
  • Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota – $25,000
  • Safe Haven Shelter & Resource Center – $50,000
  • Twin Ports Ministry to Seafarers, Inc. – $15,000
  • YWCA Duluth – $15,000

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