The Two Harbors Area Fund supports projects that respond to the evolving needs of our community—especially in the arts, education, environment, civic engagement, and human services. We give priority to efforts that are collaborative, preventative, or help organizations grow their impact. This includes initiatives addressing urgent needs, funding gaps, or new ideas that can spark lasting change. While we occasionally emphasize specific focus areas based on emerging challenges, we generally do not fund capital expenses or ongoing program operations. Grants are intended to be short-term, but in some cases, multi-year support may be considered to help launch or stabilize promising work.
Be located in or provide services to residents of the Two Harbors Area Fund’s service area, defined as the boundaries of the Lake Superior School District. If more information or clarification is needed on the service area, applicants are encouraged to contact the Two Harbors Area Fund.
The Labouty Family Fund supports charitable projects that strengthen the local economy while creating meaningful public benefit. From helping small businesses access expert support to improving public spaces or expanding housing options for those in need, funded projects aim to make our community more vibrant, inclusive, and resilient. Priority is given to efforts that reduce barriers, promote opportunity, or lessen the burdens on public systems. While long-term funding isn’t available, multi-year support may be considered to help launch or stabilize new initiatives with lasting impact.
Be located in or provide services to residents of the Two Harbors Area Fund’s primary service area, defined as the boundaries of the Two Harbors High School District. Grants to promote economic development may be awarded without regard to geographic area if they are determined to have a beneficial economic impact on the Two Harbors area.
The Kenz Award recognizes the role Patricia McKenzie played and the long-lasting influence she had in the Fund creators lives and the lives of girls in the Two Harbors community. Patricia McKenzie, through her roles as a Two Harbors High School girls’ physical education teacher, girls swimming and aqua maids coach and girl scout leader, shared her love of physical activities of all kinds – hiking, canoeing, camping, swimming, skiing – and simply spending time outdoors. Kenz created – often single handedly – opportunities for girls to participate in physical activities and to pursue wilderness adventures. Opportunities girls were often denied during those decades. Through those experiences, girls learned they could be strong and self-sufficient– both physically and mentally.
Eligible applicants must identify as female and be graduating seniors from Two Harbors High School. They should demonstrate an interest in physical activities, sports, and/or the outdoors and wilderness adventures, and exemplify the character of Kenz—showing courage to be themselves, a drive to make things happen, and a commitment to community service.
The Lawrence E. and Mabel Jackson Rudberg Scholarship Fund helps graduating seniors from Two Harbors Senior High School and from Duluth public and private high schools. Lawrence and Mabel Rudberg, from Duluth and Two Harbors, respectively, spent their lives teaching. Lawrence was a professor of economics, and Mabel was an elementary school teacher. They recognized the importance of higher education and wanted to help others pursue college degrees.
Eligible applicants are graduates of Two Harbors High School (preferred), or Duluth Denfeld, Duluth East, Marshall School, Harbor City International School, or Lakeview Christian Academy. They must demonstrate financial need, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and show strong academic performance.
