Grant Fund Descriptions

Alzheimer's Endowment Fund	Projects and programs which enhance the quality of life for Bay County Alzheimer's patients and families
Arenac County Endowment Fund	Projects and programs which benefit Arenac County
Arenac County Endowment Fund Mini Grant	Projects and programs which benefit Arenac County- $1,000 or less
Beautification Endowment Fund	Supports beautification projects/programs that have the highest impact in Bay County
Civic League Endowment Fund	Bay County programs that provide services to women, children, and families
Community Initiative Fund (General Unrestricted)	Projects and programs which benefit Bay County
Dow Chemical - Community Gives	Elementary, Middle and High School age groups, sports teams, and service clubs in the Great Lakes Bay Region to earn funding for priority projects through volunteerism.
Dow Corning Donor Advised Fund	Projects which improve scientific literacy through increased access to math, science & technology education; improve vitality and quality of life in Bay or Arenac County; and/or improve awareness and increase utilization of sustainable, innovative technologies
Elizabeth Husband Fund	Bay County programs that provide holiday season activities.  Examples of such activities are, but not limited to: food baskets, clothing, and children's toys
Energy Fund	Supports energy efficient projects/programs and education efforts related to projects/programs that involve energy efficiency and technology
Environment Fund	Supports efforts to educate and engage citizens;evaluate, protect, and improve natural areas and resources; and build healthy sustainable communities
Health Initiative Fund - Arenac County	Projects and programs that benefit the health and wellness of Arenac County residents
Health Initiative Fund - Bay County	Projects and programs that benefit the health and wellness of Bay County residents
McGillivray Saginaw River Improvement Fund	Projects which will result in permanent physical improvement of the Saginaw Riverfront in Bay County
Northern Bay County Endowment Fund	Projects and programs which impact northern Bay County.
Northern Bay County - Mini Grant	Projects and programs which impact northern Bay County - $500 or less
Oscar P. and Louise H. Osthelder Fund	Projects and programs which impact Bay County; generally supports bricks and mortar type projects
Saginaw Bay Watershed Restoration Fund	Supports environmental projects, water quality improvement  projects, watershed plan development, and capacity-building throughout the Watershed
Leslie L. Squires Foundation	Supports projects and programs that impact or benefit individuals who are physically or mentally impaired.
Youth Advisory Committee	Projects and programs that directly benefit the youth of Bay County
Youth Advisory Committee - Mini Grant	Projects and programs that directly benefit the youth of Bay County - $1000 or less