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Eight Cook County non-profits each received a generous grant from the Cook County Community Fund on July 22, 2021.
Grants were awarded through a competitive process. The Advisory Board of Directors of Cook County Community Fund determined through the grant application process which recipients would make the most impact on the community.
Grantees include:
Boreal Community Media will get $3,436 to run three technology camps, one focused on third to sixth graders; the second on sixth to ninth graders and the third will be on an “Introduction to Videography.”
The Cook County Historical Society will receive $3,000 to produce “unique public experiences and to promote and celebrate the historic, artistic and cultural legacies of the region.” History tours and lectures, artist talks, and demonstrations and community conversations are some items that will be funded through this gift.
A $3,000 grant to Grand Marais Arts will ensure that cost is not a barrier for local children who wish to participate in learning to paint, make prints, ceramics and mixed media while making sure the instructor is fairly compensated for their work.
ISD 166 was awarded $3,000 to rebuild community connections and focus on rebuilding social and emotional skill in children who have been in isolation.
The Grand Marias Playhouse will use its $4,000 fund to produce a play this summer using local community members as the actors. The play will be performed in front of a limited audience and follow pandemic guidelines; it will also be live streamed to a larger audience.
The North Shore Music Association will purchase sheet music and compensate the director for rehearsal and performance of two classical concerts by the Borealis Chorale and Orchestra. The group consists of about 70 vocalists and 20 instrumentalists.
The Duluth Area YMCA received a $5,000 grant used to increase nature play and environmental education for young children.
In addition to the Cook County Community Fund grants the Frank G. DeMaio Fund also awarded a $4,000 grant to the Violence Prevention Center to present the LUNAFEST 2021 which features films by and about women.
“We’re pleased to be able to provide financial support to all of these deserving programs which will enrich our community and region,” said Leah Ekstrom, chair of the Cook County Community Fund Advisory Board. “We thank these organizations and all that submitted grant requests for their dedication to improving Cook County.
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