The Duluth Legacy Endowment Fund Committee is looking for grant applicants.

The Neighborhood Grant program awards grants up to $5,000 for projects and programs improving Duluth’s neighborhood parks and services. The deadline is April 1. Applications and other details are at
dsacommunityfoundation.com.

Please apply. Or please pass this along to anyone you think may be interested.

Grants should meet the following criteria:
-Take place entirely or primarily on existing recognized units of Duluth’s parks, recreation and trails system
-Support the mission of Duluth’s Parks and Recreation Division to fulfill the essential recreational, educational, cultural, and environmental needs that create a dynamic community
-Encourage both financial and volunteer efforts
Priority is given to projects that support one or more of the following key elements of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan:
-Improve the quality of existing parks; especially neighborhood parks
-Focus on connecting the community through trails and bikeways
-Have fewer, but higher quality recreation buildings
-Enhance stewardship of natural resources
-Expand partnerships with schools for community recreation and gathering
-Increase the use and recognition of volunteers and volunteer groups