The Red Cliff/Miskwaabikaang Fund supports programs and services that contribute to the traditional Ojibwe way of life in Red Cliff, Wisconsin, focusing on arts, language, medicinal foods, and ceremonies. Grants benefit the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa/Gaa-Miskwaabikaang through nonprofit organizations serving the Red Cliff Reservation. The fund prioritizes culture or language revitalization, dietary or health programs, artistic services, and environmental protection.Examples of eligible projects include educational programs on environmental awareness, Ojibwemowin language teaching, school programs on traditional food-sustaining activities, arts such as beading and birch bark basketry, ceremonies for community well-being, and social services addressing issues like substance use disorder, mental illness, and elder abuse. The fund encourages co-sponsorship and co-funding of projects.

The Samuel F. Atkins and Barbara H. Atkins Memorial Fund supports projects that help low-income, disadvantaged individuals meet basic needs like food, clothing, shelter, and health care, or projects that involve animals and address animal welfare. Priority is given to projects demonstrating financial need, particularly those that address both human and animal welfare. The fund considers special projects, equipment purchases, and general operating support.Examples of projects that could receive a grant include animal training for service to the physically disabled, instructor training for teaching riding lessons to the disabled, emergency food or shelter services for extremely low-income individuals, and the purchase of animals or equipment for their care.

The Sandbulte Family Higher Education Endowment Fund supports science, engineering, and business programs and faculty at the College of St. Scholastica, the University of Minnesota Duluth, and Lake Superior College. The fund is inspired by Robert D. Putnam's book *Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis* and seeks proposals that address the growing Opportunity Gap, particularly in the Duluth-Superior area. Examples of eligible projects include linking work and education through internships and apprenticeships, making higher education institutions more navigable and supportive, creating family-like cultures of support for students, facilitating smooth transitions from high school to higher education, and rethinking programs to better serve inadequately prepared high school graduates. Major capital projects and athletic programs are not eligible for funding.

The fund supports initiatives addressing the needs of low-income communities in the areas of arts, community and economic development, education, and human services. Priority is given to projects that involve new collaborations, address underlying community problems, or provide preventive solutions. The fund favors efforts that build organizational capacity, resolve crises, or address well-documented community needs with a moderate grant amount that produces significant results.Certain types of projects are typically low priority, including capital and equipment requests and ongoing program support. Grant awards are not intended to provide permanent support, so organizations must have the financial potential to sustain their programs. In some cases, the fund may offer multi-year support for new organizations or exemplary existing services to ensure long-term stability.Examples of funded projects include community arts programs for low-income participants, low-income housing, money management programs, parenting education, job development, transportation access for services, and youth prevention programs. Projects that are not eligible for funding include endowments, religious activities, medical research, debt retirement, fundraising drives, political campaigns, and those focused on influencing legislation.

The Two Harbors Area Fund supports projects that address evolving community needs in the areas of arts, civic projects, education, the environment, and human services. Focus may shift depending on emerging priorities. Preference is given to new initiatives that fill service gaps, address root causes of issues, require start-up funds, conduct studies related to civic matters, resolve community crises, or strengthen organizational capacity—all while demonstrating the potential for significant impact.While funding may be recommended for more than one year to stabilize new programs, long-term or permanent support is not available. Organizations must show the ability to sustain programs after funding ends. Requests for capital purchases, equipment, or ongoing support are generally low priorities and are unlikely to be funded.The fund does not support endowments, religious activities, medical research, debt retirement, fundraising, political campaigns, or projects by re-granting organizations for their own grant-making. Individual requests, benefit ticket purchases, and legislative advocacy efforts also fall outside the scope of eligible funding.

The fund aims to promote equity and justice for people of African Heritage in the community by using its resources to create opportunities for full participation in the community’s benefits. Key priorities include supporting actions that advance racial equity, enhance health and wealth resiliency, and engage community members in efforts to end racism. The fund also focuses on creating accessible, supportive environments for African Heritage individuals, dismantling systemic racism, and supporting programming within safe spaces where people can express their thoughts, emotions, and concerns.Additionally, the fund raises awareness of systemic racial inequities through outreach, education, and cultural sharing, aiming to build an inclusive society. It also supports the education and leadership development of African American and African Heritage individuals, while fostering relationships across different backgrounds to promote understanding and appreciation of African Heritage and culture.

The fund supports preservation efforts in Bayfield by providing grants for projects focused on preserving, restoring, or reimagining historic sites and protecting public land landmarks. The fund encourages co-sponsorship or co-funding for projects involving individuals, corporations, and regional foundations. Examples of eligible projects include hiring preservation architects or consultants for guidance on historic interiors, obtaining professional expertise in areas like architecture and planning, conducting feasibility studies, and covering costs for research related to historic destinations. The fund also supports capital investment, infrastructure repairs, garden or park restoration, archaeology, and creating exhibits or publications on Bayfield’s historical buildings.

The fund supports projects that address the educational needs, basic material needs, and nature appreciation of underprivileged children. It considers both special projects and general operating support for initiatives that strengthen the community and provide for children’s well-being.Examples of eligible projects include educational programs focused on preschool and elementary children, nature appreciation programs, summer camps like those from the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, YMCA, and YWCA, and projects that help children access food, clothing, shelter, energy, and health care. The fund also supports programs co-sponsored by organizations like Hartley Nature Center, YWCA, and YMCA, as well as those that assist children with physical disabilities or visual impairments to enhance their quality of life and self-sufficiency.

The fund supports initiatives aimed at raising community awareness of global interdependence, encouraging social change, and promoting democratic participation. It focuses on fighting racism, sexism, and all forms of discrimination, while advocating for justice, freedom of expression, and universal health care access. The fund encourages collaboration and co-funding on projects that align with these values.Additional objectives include increasing understanding of world cultures, political and social systems, and international trade. The fund also addresses issues like population control, challenges faced by less-developed countries, environmental preservation, military expenditures, and human rights. Projects that have a broad regional impact and tackle contemporary issues are given priority.Examples of eligible projects include peace and justice lectures, sister city relationships, foreign exchanges, awards for studies related to peace and justice, and efforts to address hunger, homelessness, and emergency aid in northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Potential grant recipients may include universities, Finnish-American organizations, Native American treaty rights groups, and international organizations working on relevant issues.