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Boreal Waters Biodiversity Fund

From Boreal Waters Community Foundation

Small one-year and larger multi-year grants for nonprofits and community groups restoring habitat and protecting vulnerable species and ecosystems in the Duluth-Superior region, through a letter of intent then invited application.

Summary in our words. Each fact below shows the funder’s own words and links to its page.

Closed

No call open right now

The last call we saw closed on 27 April 2026.

Read the funder’s pageChecked 2 Nov 2026

The facts, in the funder’s words

How to apply

Apply directly

When a call is open, eligible applicants apply to the funder or the organisation running the call.

Letter of Intent (LOI) Questions 

Amount

$5,000 to $50,000 USD

Large multi-year grants go up to $50,000 a year for up to three years.

Small Grants: Awards may support one-year projects ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 for focused activities such as pilot projects, planning efforts, community engagement, research, or early-stage restoration work. Large & Multi-Year Grants (NEW THIS YEAR): The Fund may also support larger initiatives of up to $50,000 per year for up to three years 

Where

Duluth-Superior region: United States

More grants in United States and North America.

The Biodiversity Fund supports projects that preserve and restore habitats, assist vulnerable species and ecosystems, plan for environmental change, and promote research and education in the Duluth-Superior region. 

Who can apply

NGOs, Community groups, Government bodies and Indigenous organisations

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization A Section 170(c)(1) public entity (e.g., governmental agencies, public schools) A Section 7871 Tribal government A church An organization with a fiscal sponsor that is classified under one of the above categories 

Rounds

Fixed rounds with deadlines

2026 Biodiversity Grant - Timeline February 9 | Letter of Intent (LOI) open March 9 at 5 PM 

Co-funding required

Not found on the pages we read

Restoration approach

Species conservation, Community conservation and Natural regeneration

Our classification, from the funder’s description of what it supports.

More grants for forests, wildlife and communities.

The call

Closed

2026 Biodiversity Fund round

Closed 27 April 2026Call page
Status

Closed

2026 Biodiversity Grant - Timeline February 9 | Letter of Intent (LOI) open March 9 at 5 PM | LOI close March 30 | LOI notifications sent - Invitations to apply extended April 27 at 5 PM | Applications close 

Deadline

27 April 2026, 17:00

2026 Biodiversity Grant - Timeline February 9 | Letter of Intent (LOI) open March 9 at 5 PM | LOI close March 30 | LOI notifications sent - Invitations to apply extended April 27 at 5 PM | Applications close 

What the funder asks grantees to report

Reporting

Not found on the pages we read

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