The Cook County Community Fund, an affiliate fund of the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation, is now accepting its annual grant applications. Grants are accepted through an online application. Letters of intent are due April 15 with completed applications due by May 1.
The Cook County Community Fund supports projects in the arts, community development, education, environment, human services and youth in Cook County. Grants range from $500 to $2,500.
Within these areas, priority will be given to projects that strengthen community ties between individuals and promote collaboration between organizations within our service area; address underlying causes of community problems; respond to community needs that can be solved or softened by receiving grants of modest or moderate amounts; propose new solutions or responses and require start-up assistance; seek to create connections among a diverse cross-section of citizens thereby increasing the community health and hospitality of our region.
Applicants are encouraged to apply for matching funds from other grant making organizations. Consideration will be given to applicants that are leveraging matching funds.
To be eligible to apply, organizations must be classified as a charitable nonprofit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or classified as an organization to which contributions may be deducted under Section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code, and be located in or provide services to residents of the Cook County.
To apply or learn more about the funding process, applicants should first submit an inquiry via the website at www.cookcountycommunityfund.com. For more information, organizations can contact the Community Foundation office by phone at (218) 726-0232, or via e-mail at grantsinfo@dsacommunityfoundation.com.
The Cook County Community Fund was created in 2003 to enhance the quality of life for people in Cook County by attracting charitable gifts, making philanthropic grants, and providing responsible financial stewardship and community leadership. Since that time, the fund has granted out more than $75,000 for programs in the Cook County area.
Community Fund board members are Tracy Benson, chair; Kaitlyn Bohlin, Woody Gilk, Karen Halbersleben, Bruce Kerfoot, Richard Olson, Ann Possis, Amber Pratt, Sue Riley and Ruthanne Hedstrom Vos.
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