Youth In Philanthropy board awards 11 grants in January to children-and-youth led projects

The Northland Foundation and the young people serving on its Youth In Philanthropy Program Board awarded 11 grants totaling $9,766 in their winter 2025 funding round to projects within the geographic area that the foundation serves.

Middle and high school students appointed to serve on the Youth In Philanthropy Board make real-world grantmaking decisions with guidance from volunteer adult mentors. This year’s board includes students from Aitkin, Barnum, Cherry, Cloquet, Duluth, Hermantown, Superior, and Two Harbors.

Grants range up to $1000 each for school and community projects within northeast Minnesota communities or the border community of Superior, Wisconsin. Children and youth must complete the grant application and carry out the project with the support of an adult advisor.

There are three grant rounds per year: October, January, and April. The next application deadline is April 1, 2025. Learn more and apply on our website.

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YOUTH IN PHILANTHROPY WINTER 2025 GRANTS The Youth In Philanthropy Program receives funding support from the Scott and Holly Martin Family Foundation, members of the Northland Foundation’s Emeritus Trustee Group, and the Northland Foundation.

Aitkin Public Schools ISD 001, Aitkin: $870
To encourage youth in the power of volunteer work and bring awareness of community needs.

Hermantown Community Schools, Hermantown: $500
To support acts of kindness through donation projects for students and teachers in the school.

Cook County Schools ISD 166, Grand Marais: $996
To support a student-led program offering nutritious snacks and healthy food options to peers, fostering confidence, self-esteem, and belonging.

Devildogs, Duluth: $500
To provide 3D Printers to expand workshop capabilities geared towards girls interested in STEM.

North St Louis County 4-H Federation, Virginia: $1,000
To support outdoor coordinated environmental learning for families who may not have the resources to be outside to enjoy nature..

Hermantown Community Schools, Hermantown: $1,000
To promote the teaching the performing arts to younger students in the drama community.

Valley Youth Centers, Duluth: $900
To provide equipment for teens to learn how to make toys and fidgets using 3D technology.

Hope Community Presbyterian Church, Virginia: $1,000
To encourage community efforts by supporting the free food pantry program for families in need.

Duluth Edison Charter Schools, Duluth: $1,000
To encourage compassion through student-led acts of kindness in support of teachers.

Esko Public Schools ISD 099, Esko: $1,000
To support students’ entrepreneurial and service skills in the food and beverage industry while promoting peer engagement and sense of community.

Duluth Robotics, Duluth: $1,000
To support the opportunities for young learners to test robotic performance and technology through a full day scrimmage that fosters interest and engagement in STEM fields.

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