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Become a Sponsor

Support Historic Preservation in Duluth

Sponsorships through the Duluth Preservation Alliance help support preservation programs, community events, educational initiatives, and advocacy efforts that celebrate and protect Duluth’s historic places.


Sponsorship Levels

Event Sponsor — $500

Ideal for sponsoring a smaller DPA event or program such as a lecture, presentation, community tour, educational program, or the annual DPA holiday party.

Recognition includes:

  • Business name or logo on event marketing materials
  • Recognition in related social media posts
  • Recognition in event email promotions

Program Sponsor — $1,000

Designed for sponsoring larger DPA programs and initiatives such as special tours, preservation-focused educational events, guest speakers, and community programs throughout the year.

Recognition includes:

  • Featured logo placement on printed and digital materials
  • Recognition in event-related email marketing
  • Recognition on social media promotions
  • Verbal recognition during sponsored events or presentations

Signature Sponsor — $2,500+

Helps underwrite major annual DPA events and high-profile preservation initiatives such as our Grant Funding program, the Annual Fall Historic Properties Tour, Preservation Awards & Annual Meeting, and other signature community programs.

Recognition includes:

  • Prominent logo placement on printed event materials and tour programs
  • Featured recognition on relevant DPA website pages
  • Recognition across event-related email and social media promotions
  • Sponsor recognition during presentations and public events
  • Recognition on sponsor slides or presentation materials when applicable

Sponsorship Inquiry Form

Why Sponsor the DPA?

Your sponsorship helps support:

  • Awareness of Duluth’s architectural heritage
  • Preservation advocacy in Duluth
  • Educational programs and public events
  • Preservation grants for historic properties
  • Community tours and lectures

Sponsor Recognition

Sponsors may receive recognition through:

  • Printed event materials and programs
  • DPA email communications
  • Social media promotions
  • DPA website recognition
  • Public event acknowledgements
  • Presentation and tour materials

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsors may contribute through one of the DPA sponsorship levels, which support a general operating fund for ongoing operations, educational programming, advocacy efforts, and community engagement throughout the year. Sponsors may also choose to direct their support toward a specific DPA event, program, or preservation initiative.

Examples include:

  • Annual Fall Tour
  • Preservation Awards & Annual Meeting
  • Community Tours
  • Lectures & Guest Speakers
  • Programs & Educational Events
  • Grant Funding Program
  • Blog & Content Series
  • Holiday Party & Special Events
  • DPA Website