The Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation had set up a $1.5 million fund to address the growing disparity in opportunities for children. Holly Sampson, the president of the foundation, talked to area leaders about the growing gap in opportunity. 30-40 years ago the poor children and rich children had about the same opportunity. This has been a growing problem over the generations, and this fund will begin to help.
Another area leader talked about how this disparity in opportunity is even worse for non-white children. He called for one quarter of the funds to go to black and native American children. The grants will be $100,000 - $300,000, but bigger will be considered. Governmental entities and non profits may apply. Application must submit a letter of intent by April 4. Sampson would like a better sense of community in Duluth.
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