Saginaw DDA

07/24/2026

⬇️ Did you know?! 🎨🖌️ Help us spread the word about the DDA’s newest grant program.

07/24/2026

"The Saginaw DDA oversees three grants: facade, public arts, and special events. We're in a new fiscal year and this is the largest budget that we've allocated to our facade grants to date—$70,000 for this year. Before spending time gaining estimates and going through the application process, I'd encourage property owners within the DDA district (which is primarily Downtown and Old Town) to reach out to us to make sure that their project qualifies. .

It is a revolving grant program, so we try to move those applications through in a prompt, responsible way as they're received, so that projects aren't waiting. The DDA and the board are sensitive to that. Once we receive it, as long as it's about two weeks or so before a board meeting, we'll try to schedule a committee meeting to review those applications. They make a recommendation to the full board, and then they vote on it. What we've seen throughout the last several years is $10,000 tends to be on the higher side of grant recipients. We've allocated a few of those, a handful of $5,000, and then others lower than that.

The most basic criteria is that the improvements of the project are made to the front face of the property. If it's brickwork, if it's tuckpointing, if it's maintenance on the front of the building, signage, landscaping—all of that could qualify for a facade grant.

There's already been a lot of interest and few applications within the last week or two, so I'd encourage property owners within the DDA District to contact us for more information and to apply."

—Steve Hensley, Saginaw Downtown Development Authority

Pictured: Gordie's Bar in Downtown Saginaw, a recipient of a DDA facade grant

You can access the facade grant application here: https://bit.ly/4wV86gf

07/19/2026

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07/17/2026

🗓️ Mark your calendar! The Saginaw DDA is proud to be a supporter of the Saginaw Art Fair!

Huge thanks to Saginaw DDA for supporting the Saginaw Art Fair 2026!

Join us for art, food, music, free art activities and more August 7th & 8th on Ojibway Island!

07/10/2026

🔔 Make note and help spread the word! ⬇️

07/08/2026

The Saginaw DDA is proud to extend a warm welcome and heartfelt congratulations to Kakes the Great Popcorn Co. on its official ribbon cutting and grand opening in Old Town Saginaw!

We encourage everyone to stop in, say hello, and support this exciting new addition to the Old Town Saginaw community.

07/08/2026

‼️📣 🎵🎤 Friday Night Live kicks off July 17!

Our brand-new Friday Night Live koozies are here, and we LOVE them! Be sure to stop by our Opening Night on Friday, July 17, and grab one while supplies last!

A huge THANK YOU to the Saginaw DDA for supporting our mission to provide FREE, year-round events and activities that bring our community together.

We can't wait to kick off another amazing Friday Night Live season with all of you! We hope to see you at Morley Plaza!

City of Saginaw Government Saginaw DDA

06/23/2026

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06/18/2026

↙️ New Businesses Alert ↘️

Three businesses are working on plans to open in Old Town Saginaw, and new housing options are also in the works.

06/03/2026

🎶 The Saginaw DDA is proud to support and sponsor Jazz on Jefferson! We hope you will join in the festivities for another great evening of live music and community in Downtown Saginaw. 🎷

Tonight 6/3, is Jazz on Jefferson from 4:45-8 p.m. Come join the magic along historic South Jefferson Avenue as you listen in to live music, take a free carriage ride, enjoy a delicious snack or dinner from our food vendors, or enjoy some yard games in the Castle block--plus so much more! See you later!
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