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

November 2026 (application deadline, projected)

Up to $1,500 per project; one grant per educator per year

Supports Saginaw County educators in implementing innovative educational projects that enhance student engagement and learning beyond standard school budgets.

--- ## Description The program provides mini-grants for Saginaw County P-12 educators to design and implement creative, impactful educational projects that go beyond the scope of traditional school funding. Its goals are to foster student engagement, support a variety of learning styles, encourage curiosity, and build confidence in students. For educators, the program promotes the development and sharing of innovative teaching methods, creation of dynamic classroom environments, and professional growth. Projects must supplement the existing curriculum, introduce innovative approaches, and demonstrate potential for sustainability or replication. --- ## Due Dates - November 2026 (application deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum grant award: $1,500 per project - Only one grant awarded per educator per year - Grants are intended for individual projects; total funding distributed varies annually --- ## Eligibility - Open to all Saginaw County P-12 educators (teachers and instructional staff) - Multiple applications may be submitted, but only one grant will be awarded per individual per year - Projects must be implemented within the following school calendar year - Projects must supplement, not supplant, existing school budgets --- ## Application Process - Contact the program officer (see below) to receive a proposal number before submitting an application - Download and complete the [application form](https://www.saginawfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Grants-for-Excellence-Application-Form-2025-2026-DRAFT.pdf) - Submit the completed application, including a project narrative (max two single-spaced pages), a detailed budget, and any supporting documentation - Applications may be submitted via email, fax, or mail as specified in the application materials - Applications are reviewed anonymously by an advisory committee on a competitive basis - Grantees must submit a written report upon project completion and may be asked to present their project to the advisory committee --- ## Additional Information ### Review Criteria - Number of students impacted - Supplementation of the P-12 curriculum - Potential to enhance student understanding through innovative methods - Likelihood of project continuation or replication - Enhancement of educator skills and resources ### Restrictions & Discouraged Requests Grant funds cannot be used for: - Facilities renovation - Religious activities or teachings - Equipment not integral to the project - Non-academic projects - Trips outside the region - Tuition for special classes - “Bag of Books” projects - Accelerated reading or math programs - Sound systems or interactive whiteboards - Social- or emotional-based projects Field trips, technology, and similar items are discouraged unless vital to project success. --- ## External Links - [Program Page: Grants for Excellence](https://www.saginawfoundation.org/grants-for-excellence) - [Application Form (PDF)](https://www.saginawfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Grants-for-Excellence-Application-Form-2025-2026-DRAFT.pdf) - [Saginaw Community Foundation Main Site](https://www.saginawfoundation.org) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Email | Phone | Address | |-----------------|----------------|----------------------------------------|-----------------|-----------------------------------------| | Chamika Ford | Program Officer| chamika@saginawfoundation.org | (989) 755-0545 | 1 Tuscola, Suite 100B, Saginaw, MI 48607| For general inquiries: [info@saginawfoundation.org](mailto:info@saginawfoundation.org) [Contact Page](https://www.saginawfoundation.org/contact/)

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