Morgan Fund Grant Program

Morgan Fund Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Amount: Up to US $10,000
Last Updated: February 18, 2026

Summary

The Morgan Fund Grant Program aims to enhance economic development and civic pride in the Twin Ports area of Duluth and Superior. Grants up to $10,000 support initiatives that directly benefit the public, such as documentaries, youth-adult partnerships, website upgrades, public art, and aquarium exhibits. Eligible organizations must be classified as charitable under federal tax codes and serve the local community. Preference is given to projects that benefit both Duluth and Superior.

Overview

Morgan Fund Mission The mission of the Morgan Fund is to promote economic development and civic pride in the Twin Ports (Duluth/Superior) area. Economic development, in order to qualify as a charitable purpose, must benefit the public directly and significantly and any private benefit is only incidental and insubstantial in comparison to the public benefits. Examples Production of a 30-minute feature documentary aimed at building greater public awareness, improving the image and increasing the visibility of the city of Duluth. A youth-adult partnership that focused on developing student and citizen pride in Superior schools and the city of Superior. Upgrades and enhancements for a website that provides economic development information for new and existing businesses in the Northland. Public art project and festival Exhibit at the Great Lakes Aquarium Funding Grants generally range up to $10,000.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be eligible to apply for funding, an organization must:Be classified as a charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or classified as an organization under Section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code or have a fiscal sponsor classified as a charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or an organization under Section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code Provide service to residents in Duluth, MN and/or Superior, WI.Requests for capital will be considered.