Aitkin County Triad, McGregor

$1,500

To provide educational programming for Aitkin area seniors.

Aitkin County CARE, Inc., Aitkin

$13,496

To provide educational programming for Aitkin area seniors.

AGE to age sites, Northeastern Minnesota

$38,500

The following AGE to age communities received grants to hire paid college interns who will provide programming support over the summer, funded through the Northland Foundation’s Rural Aging Initiative.

ServeMinnesota, Minneapolis

$25,000

In support of efforts to improve the early literacy skills of young children in Itasca County and on the Bois Forte Indian Reservation.

Lincoln Park Children & Families Collaborative, Duluth

$15,000

To develop programming to serve young children and their families.

YWCA of Duluth, Duluth

$25,000

Support for out of school activities for girls in the Duluth area.

Calumet Public Library, Calumet

$900

Support for a summer reading program for Calumet area youth.

Mesabi Family YMCA, Virginia    

$20,000

Support for the creation of a mentoring program in the Virginia area.

Birch Grove Community School, Tofte

$4,500

To expand a summer pre-school program for families in the Tofte area.

Itasca Community College, Grand Rapids

$25,000

To support a touring exhibit across northeast Minnesota that educates people about the history of treaties between Native Nations and the United States.

Moose Lake Elementary - ISD #097, Moose Lake

$3,200

To provide academic programming for Moose Lake area students during the summer recess.

Northome KIDS PLUS/Northome School, Northome

$4,325

To provide summertime academic programming for youth at-risk of below grade level performance.

Old School Lives, Cotton

$2,000

Support for intergenerational service and art programs for youth, older adults, and adults with disabilities.

Lake Vermillion Guides League, Soudan

$500

In support of the 1st Annual Take a Wounded or Senior Vet Fishing Day.

The Table, Duluth

$4,312

To support a project using theatre to explore the intersection between health, race, and culture.

Scottish Rite Foundation of Duluth, Duluth

$24,500

To support parent education programming for families with children with autism and communications disorders.

CHUM (Churches United In Ministry), Duluth

$210,000

In support of onsite programming for children whose families will move from chronic homelessness to stable housing in the Steve O’Neil Apartments.

Loaves and Fishes Community, Duluth

$4,850

To support services to people experiencing homelessness in the Duluth area.

Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank, Duluth

$500

In recognition of the assistance Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank provided for distribution of the Valspar Paint Donation Program.

Community Action Duluth, Duluth

$30,000

To support leadership development and community engagement programming around poverty and disparity issues.

Minnesota Public Radio, Duluth

$3,198

In support of public affairs programming in northeastern Minnesota.

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, Saint Paul

$550

To offer membership support for programs and activities in northeastern Minnesota.

The following grants were made possible through the generosity of Essentia Health, a longtime Northland Foundation partner in supporting the health and wellbeing of children, youth, families, and older adults in northeastern Minnesota.

Koochiching Aging Options, International Falls

$40,000

            Essentia Health                      $5,000
            Northland Foundation           $35,000
Support for programming to help older adults continue to live independently.

ElderCircle, Grand Rapids

$12,000

            Essentia Health                     $5,000
            Northland Foundation          $7,000
To support volunteer efforts to help older adults maintain their independence.

The following grants were awarded by the Minnesota Power Foundation Youth In Philanthropy Board, which is comprised of high school students from throughout the region. This KIDS PLUS program receives generous funding support from the Minnesota Power Foundation.

Barnum Schools - ISD #091, Barnum

$980

To develop themes for boys and girls to enjoy at camp.

Woodland Hills Academy - ISD #709, Duluth

$995

To support the expansion of the science program.

Myers-Wilkins Community School Collaborative, Duluth

$1,000

To support kids in writing and producing play as a way to encourage creativity, brainstorming, working together, and performing.

Valley Youth Centers, Duluth

$814

In support of youth planting, harvesting, and selling freshly grown vegetables and flowers.

Hill City KIDS PLUS, Hill City

$1,000

To expand community activities by creating an outdoor disc golf course.

Bovey/Coleraine Youth Center, Bovey

$900

In support of a senior prom designed and implemented by area youth for nursing home residents.

Citizens for Backus, International Falls

$440

To improve the Backus garden, teaching kids about plants, harvesting, and working together.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland - Superior Branch, Superior

$500

To support a youth vegetable garden to help kids learn about gardening and healthy eating.

Vermilion 4-H, Embarrass

$1,000

To create a program to teach youth and their families how to cook healthy meals and the importance of eating together around a table.

North St. Louis County 4-H Federation, Virginia

$1,000

To expand the archery and wildlife programs.

Two Harbors High School - ISD #381, Two Harbors

$1,000

To create tools to assist youth and better educate students, school, and community about bullying.