Saginaw Community Foundation Competitive Grants

Saginaw Community Foundation Competitive Grants is sponsored by Saginaw Community Foundation. The Saginaw Community Foundation awards grants supporting initiatives spanning youth services, housing and neighborhood development, arts and culture, and access to essential services.

Saginaw Community Foundation | Grants, Scholarships & Giving Through grantmaking and partnerships with local nonprofits, we fulfill the charitable wishes of our donors and create a flourishing community for everyone across Saginaw County. MLK, Jr. Regional Scholarship $1,000 scholarships available for students in Bay, Midland and Saginaw Counties. Apply by Oct.

31, 2026 Make a Difference In Your Community Founded in 1984, the Saginaw Community Foundation is mission-driven to improve the quality of life in Saginaw County by linking donor interests with the community’s most pressing needs and promising opportunities.

The foundation serves four constituencies: Donors who want to make a difference Nonprofit organizations that provide services and programs essential in the community Students who receive our scholarship awards to pursue post-secondary education opportunities Individual communities within Saginaw County through effective grantmaking and leadership Give back today!

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Saginaw Community Foundation is a valuable resource. We provide funding, leadership, and support for initiatives that improve the quality of life for all residents across Saginaw County. Our programs facilitate grants and raise funds to support a wide variety of charitable purposes, including education, the arts, human services, health and welfare, and civic improvement – just to name a few.

Everything we do is made possible by our generous donors. One Application. Hundreds of Opportunities.

A single application is all it takes to potentially qualify for any of our 255 + scholarships. S cholarships available for high school seniors, undergraduate, graduate, non-traditional and Career and Technical Education(CTE) students . Our appication opens on Nov.

1, 2026 and are due completed on Feb. 12 , 2027. Creating community takes all of us pitching in.

When we give back, we’re directly improving our surroundings and helping those in need. Now is the time to make a difference. By supporting SCF, you’ll have a stake in the future of our community.

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Dreaming of Career and Technical Education training or certification? We’re here to help. We have 95+ scholarship opportunities for Career and Technical Education (CTE) training.

Accelerated Career Training Program Scholarships Are you enrolled or planning to enroll in an accelerated Career Training Program (CTP)? We’re here to help. We have scholarship awards up to $2,000 for accelerated CTP students with application periods five times per year.

Interested in applying for grant funding? Learn more about our variety of grant programs, what’s required, and how to apply. Ken Horn Regional Manufacturing Scholarship Biography to come.

Qualifications Graduating high school senior Minimum 2. 5 GPA Resident of the Great Lakes Bay Region (Saginaw, Bay, Midland, or Isabella Counties)... Mike Prezzato Memorial Scholarship Biography to come.

Qualifications Graduating high school senior from Hemlock High School Pursuing an undergraduate degree or a Career Technical Education (CTE)... Charitable Giving Options Each individual, family or organization we work with has distinct charitable interests – and unique financial circumstances. We help you make the most of both, so you...

Gain a higher return on your company’s charitable investments Opening a Donor Advised Fund in the name of your company allows the organization to make a gift to Saginaw Community Foundation and remain actively involved in...

Saginaw Community Foundation grants $803,032 in latest grant cycle From youth development and education to neighborhood revitalization and basic needs, Saginaw Community Foundation awarded $803,032 in grants between Jan. 8 and March...

Community Leaders Receive Drum Major Award at MLK Regional Celebration Four dedicated community leaders from Bay, Midland and Saginaw counties were honored with the 2026 Drum Major Award for Community Service. Nicole Luczak, Jennifer... MLK Regional Celebration Highlights Student Service and Community Leadership Saginaw Community Foundation joined regional partners on Jan.

22 at Saginaw Valley State University for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Regional Celebration – an... Rx Kids Launches in Saginaw County As of Jan. 12, pregnant residents of the City of Saginaw, Bridgeport Township, and Buena Vista Township can apply for Rx Kids, a maternal and infant support program...

From the President & CEO Even though Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of winter, the Saginaw Community Foundation (SCF) team has already sprung into... SCF Welcomes New Program Associate We are happy to announce the addition of Katey LaPratt to the staff here at Saginaw Community Foundation as Program Associate. In her role, she will support our...

We bring people and resources together to build an equitable community, making a lasting philanthropic impact. A flourishing community for all, forever. Equity, Diversity, Inclusiveness, Collaboration, Sustainability, Stewardship, Community engagement in philanthropy