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Dow communityGives Grant is a grant from the Saginaw Community Foundation that funds K-12 youth volunteer groups in the Great Lakes Bay Region. Administered through The Dow Chemical Company in partnership with regional community foundations, the program awards $1,000 to youth groups completing a volunteer project totaling at least 50 group hours across a minimum of 10 participants.
Recipients may use the grant for uniforms, travel, or classroom needs, or donate it to a nonprofit of their choice. Eligible applicants must be organized K-12 youth groups. Verbal pre-approval is required before completing the project, followed by submission of a final report with photos.
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Dow communityGives | Saginaw Community Foundation Dow communityGives, a component of DowGives, creates an opportunity to encourage volunteerism in youth, grades K-12, in the Great Lakes Bay Region. Youth can earn a $1,000 grant to use toward expenses like uniforms, travel costs or classroom needs, or they can choose to donate it the nonprofit of their choice.
By promoting volunteerism, communityGives emphasizes the importance and value of community engagement to our region’s youth, and promotes a sense of community, along with a desire to give back. The Dow Chemical Company is collaborating with the Midland Area Community Foundation , the Bay Area Community Foundation and the Saginaw Community Foundation for grant implementation and administration.
Volunteer Project/Activity Criteria A group must have a minimum of 10 youth participants Volunteer project/activity must be a minimum of three hours in length with youth committing to three consecutive hours of volunteering The project/activity cannot directly benefit the applicant (i.e., a baseball team cannot clean a park where it plays baseball Completed project/activity must equal 50+ volunteer hours (example: 17 youth x 3 hours volunteering = 51 total hours) Dow communityGives Grant Process Download Draft Application Before starting your application, you must call Cecelia Hopkins at the foundation at (989) 755-0545 to receive verbal approval for the proposed project/activity.
Requirements are detailed in the application . After completing the project/activity, the applicant must submit final report with photos and signed photo releases. The $1,000 grant will be sent after all steps are completed.
Applicants must be a K-12 youth group, such as: National Honor Society, etc.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: K-12 student groups in the Great Lakes Bay Region engaged in community volunteerism projects. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $1,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Nexteer Steering the Future Fund is sponsored by Saginaw Community Foundation (supported by Nexteer Automotive). The Nexteer Steering the Future Fund encourages volunteerism among K-12 youth in the Great Lakes Bay Region. Teams can earn a $1,000 grant for expenses like uniforms, travel, or classroom needs, or donate it to a nonprofit.
Community Improvement Initiative Grant Program is a grant from the Saginaw Community Foundation that funds permanent physical community improvement projects in Saginaw County, Michigan. The program awards up to $40,000 to a single project creating enduring, measurable community impact, such as park revitalization, trail development, playground installation, or recreation center upgrades. Applications were due May 1, 2026, with the funded project required to be completed by July 2027. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations and community groups. Priority is given to projects addressing diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice. Applicants must contact the foundation before applying to receive a grant number.
Youth Advisory Council Grants are funding awards from the Saginaw Community Foundation (SCF) that support nonprofit organizations serving youth in Saginaw County, Michigan. The foundation prioritizes projects that enhance quality of life, address unmet community needs, leverage other funding, and foster collaboration among organizations. Grants are typically awarded for one-year periods to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, local government units, and religious institutions benefiting Saginaw County residents. The YAC grants are youth-advised, giving young people a voice in philanthropic decisions. Funding amounts vary. Prospective applicants should review the SCF general grant guidelines and contact the foundation for current application windows.