Saginaw County Commission On Aging

Saginaw County Commission On Aging is a U.S. local government entity located in Saginaw, Michigan, registered in SAM.gov since October 2010. As a county-level government organization, it specializes in senior services and community support programs, with a primary focus on engaging older adults in meaningful volunteer and educational initiatives. The organization is dedicated to supporting seniors aged 55 and older, particularly through programs that leverage their skills and experience to benefit local communities, especially in educational and social service contexts.

Through federal grant awards, Saginaw County Commission On Aging primarily administers the AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program, receiving substantial funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service's Office of Grants Management. These grants, ranging from approximately $162,337 to $1,244,783, support volunteer programs that deploy low-income seniors to provide educational support in pre-K and K-12 settings. The organization's grants focus on helping seniors mentor and tutor students with special needs, improve school readiness, enhance literacy, and reduce student absenteeism across Saginaw, Bay, and Midland Counties in Michigan. Additionally, the organization has received sub-grant awards for infrastructure improvements, such as a $298,574 grant for electric van fleet expansion and related workforce development training, demonstrating its commitment to both community service and technological modernization.