How much funding does Access and Opportunity Grant Program 2026 provide?

Access and Opportunity Grant Program 2026 provides Up to US $5,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Access and Opportunity Grant Program 2026?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around October.

Who is eligible for Access and Opportunity Grant Program 2026?

Eligible applicants: Nonprofits. Geography: Michigan; In the Saginaw County, Michigan community. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

How often is Access and Opportunity Grant Program 2026 offered?

Access and Opportunity Grant Program 2026 runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected October 30, 2026.

Access and Opportunity Grant Program 2026

Saginaw Community Foundation

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Funding Amount

Up to US $5,000

Deadline

Expected ~October

Based on past cycles

Number of Awards

Grant Type

community_foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: October 30, 2026
Tracked since: October 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: October

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Nonprofits

Geography

Michigan
In the Saginaw County, Michigan community

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Overview

Saginaw Community Foundation's Access and Opportunity Grant Program, funded by a $20,000 grant from the Consumers Energy Foundation, supports nonprofit projects that advance diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and/or justice in the Saginaw community. At least four grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded by November 20, 2026; projects must be completed by November 30, 2027.

Full eligibility text

501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with projects that address diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and/or justice in the Saginaw County, Michigan community.

How to Apply

Before applying, contact Brian Jackson, director of community partnerships & special initiatives, at (989) 755-0545 or brian@saginawfoundation.org to discuss the project and receive the required grant number. Applications are due October 30, 2026. The program page links an FAQ, a program-narrative guide and an application draft (PDF).

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What Saginaw Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 93
Total given: $2.29M
Median grant: $15K
Range: $5,234–$235K

99% of its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, where this grant's project is located.
By dollars: Michigan 99%, Illinois <1%, Minnesota <1%. Top recipient cities: Saginaw, MI; Bay City, MI; Freeland, MI.
28% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
34% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

United Way of Saginaw County · Saginaw, MI

Ramp/Mobility Program, Imagination Library, Program support and For the benefit of…

$235K
Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra · Saginaw, MI

General Support and 2024 Agency Distribution

$87K
Rescue Ministries of Mid-Michigan · Saginaw, MI

General support, Higher Purpose, and Agency Distribution

$72K
Children's Zoo at Celebration Square · Saginaw, MI

Edward and Erna Ederer Memorial Saginaw Children's Zoo Fund, General support

$61K
Hidden Harvest · Saginaw, MI

General support, Hidden Harvest - Capital Campaign, and Hunger Solution Center Expansion

$57K