SCF: General Grant

The Saginaw Community Foundation offers the General Grant to support a variety of nonprofit projects in Saginaw County. With five distinct grantmaking committees, it provides funding for programs that enhance community life. Grants typically range from $1,000 to $15,000, depending on the committee. Eligible applicants include 501(c)3 nonprofits and local government entities, with a focus on initiatives that leverage additional resources and promote collaboration.

Through a single application, your project or program could possibly be considered by one or more of five different competitive grantmaking committees at the Saginaw Community Foundation.
SCF Distribution Committee
All-purpose discretionary grants funded by the SCF Unrestricted Endowment Fund and various field-of-interest funds.Designed to meet the needs of a wide variety of nonprofit organizations.SCF Distribution Committee meets quarterly to review applications.
YWCA Fund for Women and Children Committee
For projects and programs that benefit women and children of Saginaw County.
The YWCA Fund for Women and Children Committee meets quarterly to review applications.
Senior Citizen Enrichment Fund Committee
For programs supporting charitable purposes that benefit seniors in Saginaw County.Priority is placed on programs and projects that enhance the quality of life for those seniors maintaining an independent residence.The Senior Citizen Enrichment Committee meets quarterly to review applications.
FORCE Youth Advisory Committee
For projects and programs directly benefiting Saginaw County youth.Priority is placed on programs/projects that empower youth; increase their awareness of community issues; and include youth in the planning and implementation.The FORCE Youth Advisory Committee meets twice annually to review applications submitted by the Feb. 1 and Nov. 1 deadlines
Heroes for Kids Fund Committee
Founded by Saginaw natives Clifton Ryan IV (St. Louis Rams) and LaMarr Woodley (Pittsburgh Steelers).Provides grants to support summer youth programming and recreation for children who live within the City of Saginaw.The Heroes for Kids Committee meets annually to review applications submitted by the Feb. 1 deadline

Eligibility

SCF awards grants to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations, local units of government, and religious institutions throughout Saginaw County. The Saginaw Community Foundation is particularly interested in funding:Projects which enhance and preserve the quality of life in Saginaw County.Projects not adequately being served by existing community resources.Projects which provide leverage for generating other funds and community resources.Projects which facilitate cooperation and collaboration between organizations. In making grants, SCF is guided by the following general policies and considerations: Other than grants made to individuals through designated scholarship funds, grants will be made only to those nonprofit organizations, local units of government and religious institutions benefiting Saginaw County.Grants will be made for a wide variety of programs and purposes benefiting the citizens and communities of Saginaw County, striving to reach communities throughout Saginaw County.Grants are ordinarily made for one year.

Ineligibility

Unless there are compelling reasons to do so, grants are normally not made for the following types of projects:Operating budgets
Previously incurred debt
Sectarian religious programsAlthough not specifically precluded, low priority is given to requests for travel for groups such as school classes, clubs or sports teams.