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Saginaw Bay Watershed Initiative Network Grants Program

With support from the Dow Chemical Company and The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation, the Fund has taken a leadership role with the Saginaw Bay Watershed Initiative Network by awarding nearly $2 million in grants to many innovative projects that benefited the region’s economy, environment and communities. Grants support work to steward natural resources, strengthen local economies and nurture agriculture and nature-based tourism here.

Saginaw Bay Watershed Initiative Network Application (download PDF)

Learn more about the Saginaw Bay Watershed Initiative Network Grants Program priorities and guidelines.

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Children and Nature Leadership

The National Forum on Children and Nature, comprised of a broad range of national leaders, will identify 20 nationally significant projects that work to connect children with nature. A request for proposals is available online. Read more about:

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