[Saginaw Community Foundation](https://www.saginawfoundation.org)

Rolling (Apply anytime; projects must be completed within 12 weeks of approval)

$1,000 per group; one grant per group annually

Supports K-12 youth groups in Saginaw County who complete approved volunteer projects in the Great Lakes Bay Region.

Verbal approval from the foundation is required before submitting an application.

--- ## Description This program encourages K-12 youth groups in Saginaw County to engage in volunteerism and community service within the Great Lakes Bay Region. Groups that complete an approved service project meeting specific criteria can receive a $1,000 grant, which can be used for group expenses (e.g., uniforms, travel, classroom needs) or donated to a nonprofit of the group’s choice. The initiative is a collaboration between The Dow Chemical Company and several community foundations, aiming to foster a spirit of community engagement among young people. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. - Projects must be completed within 12 weeks after application approval. - Final report and materials must be submitted within two weeks of project completion to receive funding. --- ## Funding Amount - $1,000 per eligible youth group. - Each group may receive only one grant per year. --- ## Eligibility - Must be a youth group composed of K-12 students. - Group must be located in Saginaw County. - Must be affiliated with a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or a school district (public or private). - Must demonstrate a clear need for funding. - Volunteer activity must: - Take place in the Great Lakes Bay Region. - Involve at least 10 youth participants. - Last a minimum of three consecutive hours. - Result in at least 50 total volunteer hours (e.g., 17 youth x 3 hours = 51 hours). - Be completed within two consecutive days. - Not directly benefit the applicant’s own organization or school. - Not be fundraising-related. - Grants are not made to individuals. - Each participant must sign a Volunteer Photo/Media Release Form. - Groups may receive only one grant per year. --- ## Application Process - Before starting the application, you must call the Saginaw Community Foundation at (989) 755-0545 (contact: Eric Rutherford or Cecelia Hopkins) to receive verbal approval for your proposed project/activity. - Download and complete the [application form](http://www.saginawfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DRAFT-Dow-CommunityGives-Application.pdf). - Submit the following materials: - Organization description (max 250 words) - Statement of need (max 250 words) - Volunteer activity proposal (max 250 words) - After project completion: - Submit a final evaluation report within two weeks. - Provide a minimum of 15 quality photographs and signed photo/media release forms for all participants. --- ## Additional Information - Requests from religious organizations are considered if the project serves a general community need and does not promote specific religious teachings. - The grant is administered in partnership with the Midland Area Community Foundation and Bay Area Community Foundation. --- ## External Links - [Program Page](https://www.saginawfoundation.org/dow-community-gives) - [Download Application Form (PDF)](http://www.saginawfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DRAFT-Dow-CommunityGives-Application.pdf) - [Contact Saginaw Community Foundation](https://www.saginawfoundation.org/contact/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |---------------------|------------------------------------|-----------------| | Eric Rutherford | eric@saginawfoundation.org | (989) 755-0545 | | Cecelia Hopkins | info@saginawfoundation.org | (989) 755-0545 | For all inquiries and to obtain required verbal approval, contact the Saginaw Community Foundation at the phone number above.

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