Aitkin County Triad, Jacobson

$1,500

In support of education and communication initiatives to increase the safety of older adults.

Ecumen, Duluth

$20,000

Support for the coordination of the Arrowhead Parish Nurse Program serving northeastern Minnesota.

The Ordean Foundation, Duluth

$922

Support for planning sessions of neighborhood youth development agencies in Duluth.

Minnesota Community Foundation, Saint Paul

$1,667

In support of GiveMN.org, which facilitates online giving to nonprofit organizations in northeastern Minnesota and statewide.

CHUM, Duluth

$5,000

Support for the CHUM family and congregate Shelter.

Minnesota Council on Foundations, Minneapolis

$2,900

Membership support for programs and activities in 2010.

Minnesota Diversified Industries, Saint Paul

$1,750

To support a social enterprise in northeastern Minnesota, which serves people with disabilities and disadvantages.

Local Initiatives Support Corporation, Duluth

$20,000

Support for the sustainable communities initiative of Duluth LISC.

Housing & Redevelopment, Duluth

$2,000

Planning support to explore programming options for the Rainbow and Lincoln Park Centers.

CHUM, Duluth

$48,000

Support to expand volunteer engagement and social justice advocacy work.

St. Louis County Extension Service, Duluth

$500

To provide preparation and food safety information to families receiving holiday assistance from the Salvation Army.

Minnesota Diversified Industries, Saint Paul

$4,000

To support a northeastern Minnesota social enterprise which employs people with disabilities and disadvantages.

The White House Project, Virginia

$4,000

To help increase the number of women holding elected office in northeastern Minnesota.

Damiano of Duluth, Inc., Duluth

$5,000

In support of information, referral, advocacy, and emergency assistance programs through Damiano Social Services.

APEX, Duluth

$15,000

To support economic development efforts in Duluth and the surrounding area.

Monaco Air Foundation Inc., Duluth

$5,000

Support for expanded air service to the Duluth International Airport.

Grant Community School Collaborative, Duluth

$15,000

In support of out-of-school-time programming and summer programming to improve academic performance and increase social and life skills for at-risk students.

Kinship of Aitkin County, Aitkin

$5,000

Support to continue and expand the mentoring and youth development work of Kinship of Aitkin County.

Hartley Nature Center, Duluth

$5,000

In support of the afterschool program to engage at-risk youth in environmental and outdoor recreational programming.

Laura MacArthur Elementary - ISD #709, Duluth

$250

Support for artist residency to foster writing skills and literacy.

Proctor Schools - ISD #704, Proctor

$500

Program support for the Proctor High School Culinary Arts Program.

Mountain Iron-Buhl High School - ISD #712, Mountain Iron

$450

Support for the creation of an after-school reading club to enhance literacy skills.

Program of Promise, Duluth

$5,000

To provide support to high risk and disadvantaged youth through transportation assistance, access to educational opportunities, life skill development, and employment.

ISD #319 Community Education, Nashwauk

$985

To provide after school tutoring and homework assistance to students in grades 7-12.

Duluth Children's Museum, Duluth

$5,000

Support for low-income families to receive memberships to the Duluth Children's Museum.

ISD #361 Community Education, International Falls

$595

Support to help students in need participate in Club Invention, an enrichment program for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Lincoln Park School - ISD #709, Duluth

$4,705

Support for staff development and coordination around serving students with mental health issues.

Little Treasures Center, Inc., Duluth

$20,000

General operating support for the infant and toddler programs of the Little Treasures Center, Inc.

Arrowhead Juvenile Center, Duluth

$250

Support for restorative justice projects at AJC.

The Salvation Army, Duluth

$1,000

In support of community outreach for families in need.

No KIDS PLUS Grants were made in the 4th quarter.

Duluth-Proctor-Hermantown Thrive Action Team, Duluth

$10,000

To support the Reflective Practice project being implemented in eight early childhood programs serving the Duluth, Hermantown, and Proctor communities.

Cook School - ISD #2142, Cook

$502

To support education that teaches about the dangers of chemical use and abuse.

Grand Rapids High School - ISD #318, Grand Rapids

$650

To make available start-up expenses to form an Anishinaabe Quiz Bowl Team.

Northome FFA, Northome

$1,000

To provide supplies to enhance the use of the School Forest Shelter.

Fond du Lac Reservation, Cloquet

$4,500

In support of the Anishinaabe L.I.F.E. (Learning, Involvement, Foundation, and Enjoyment) project, which brings elders and young people together to participate in cultural enrichment activities and strengthen relationships between generations.

Courage Center Duluth, Duluth

SMDC: $5,000
Northland Foundation: $5,000

Support to expand and enhance programming for children with autism.