Saginaw Community Foundation General Grant
Through a single application, your project or program could possibly be considered by one or more of five different grantmaking committees at the Saginaw Community Foundation.
Saginaw Community Foundation General Grants are due on Feb. 1, May 1, Aug. 1, Nov. 1 each year. Applicants must contact Kendra Kempf at kendra@saginawfoundation.org prior to submitting an application to determine eligibility and to receive a grant number.
SCF Distribution Committee
All-purpose discretionary grants funded by the SCF Unrestricted Endowment Fund and various field-of-interest funds
Designed to meet the needs of a wide variety of nonprofit organizations
SCF Distribution Committee meets quarterly to review applications
Typical maximum grant is $15,000
YWCA Fund for Women & Children Committee
For projects and programs that benefit women and children of Saginaw County
The YWCA Fund for Women and Children Committee meets quarterly to review applications
Senior Citizens Enrichment Fund Committee
For programs supporting charitable purposes that benefit seniors in Saginaw County
Priority is placed on programs and projects that enhance the quality of life for those seniors maintaining an independent residence
The Senior Citizen Enrichment Committee meets quarterly to review applications
Typical grant awards vary between $2,000-$10,000
FORCE Youth Advisory Committee
For projects and programs directly benefiting Saginaw County youth
Priority is placed on programs/projects that empower youth; increase their awareness of community issues; and include youth in the planning and implementation
The FORCE Youth Advisory Committee meets twice annually to review applications submitted by the Feb. 1 and Nov. 1 deadlines
Typical grant awards vary between $2,000-$6,000
Heroes for Kids Fund Committee
Founded by Saginaw natives Clifton Ryan IV (St. Louis Rams) and LaMarr Woodley (Pittsburgh Steelers)
