Cook County Community Fund

05/08/2026

One of the wonderful nonprofits we were able to help support with our 2026 grant cycle.

05/07/2026

A great time connecting with so many wonderful hard working nonprofit folks of Cook County. Thank you to Boreal Waters Community Foundation for partnering with the Cook County Community Fund to host this event.

05/05/2026

Reminder - tomorrow 5/6 Cook County Non profit social gathering at Up Yonder. Hope to see you there.

Join us in Cook County!

Along with our friends at Cook County Community Fund, we're hosting a relaxed nonprofit social and you’re invited.

🗓 Wednesday, May 6 | 4:00–6:00 PM
📍Up Yonder , Grand Marais

Here’s what to expect:
• A complimentary drink (on us!)
• Appetizers provided by the Cook County Community Fund
• Good conversation with peers from across the region
• Time to connect with Boreal Waters staff + local advisory committee members

👉 Please RSVP to help us plan: https://dsacf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create?event_date_id=3376

Drop in when you can, stay as long as you’d like. Bring a friend, or your whole team.

Because when we’re connected, we’re stronger. We hope to see you there!

04/22/2026

Cook county nonprofits …. May 6, come join us

Join us in Cook County!

Along with our friends at Cook County Community Fund, we're hosting a relaxed nonprofit social and you’re invited.

🗓 Wednesday, May 6 | 4:00–6:00 PM
📍Up Yonder , Grand Marais

Here’s what to expect:
• A complimentary drink (on us!)
• Appetizers provided by the Cook County Community Fund
• Good conversation with peers from across the region
• Time to connect with Boreal Waters staff + local advisory committee members

👉 Please RSVP to help us plan: https://dsacf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create?event_date_id=3376

Drop in when you can, stay as long as you’d like. Bring a friend, or your whole team.

Because when we’re connected, we’re stronger. We hope to see you there!

04/21/2026

A community-led project near you just received funding 💛

This spring, 88 organizations across northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin were awarded grants to support work like youth programs, food access, the arts, housing, and community connection.

A significant portion of this funding was guided by our regional affiliate community funds:
• Cook County Community Fund — $50,235 awarded
• Eveleth Community Foundation — $27,348 awarded
• South Shore Community Fund — $180,174 awarded
• Two Harbors Area Fund — $92,966 awarded

These decisions weren’t made somewhere far away. They were made by local volunteers who live in these communities and understand what’s needed most.

🔗 Read the full story + explore the Spring 2026 grant awards:
https://www.borealwaters.org/stories/spring-grant-awards-2026

04/07/2026

Thinking about applying for the Community Opportunity Fund this year?

Our Community Impact team is hosting an info session on May 4 to walk through everything you need to know before submitting your Letter of Intent (open May 4–June 1).

Our goal is to keep the process clear, accessible, and community-centered, and this session is your opportunity to ask questions and prepare for the application period.

➡️ Register for the Info Session: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-opportunity-fund-2026-grant-info-zoom-session-tickets-1985754219325?aff=oddtdtcreator

Community Opportunity Fund Details and How to Apply: https://www.borealwaters.org/stories/2026-community-opportunity-fund

04/06/2026

03/19/2026

Congratulations Amber Burns, local artist of the month at Johnson Heritage Post in Grand Marais. Besides being an amazing artist Amber is the Director of Community Impact and Partnerships for Boreal Waters Community Foundation, Duluth, Mn

02/11/2026

Thinking of applying ? Deadline is Feb 24

02/07/2026