Portland Foundation Summer Grant

The Portland Foundation Summer Grant aims to enhance the quality of life in Jay County, Indiana, by providing support to charitable organizations and community agencies. Established in 1951, the foundation encourages proposals that address local charitable needs, particularly for start-up costs, one-time projects, and capital needs. Eligible applicants include new or existing organizations committed to making a positive impact in the community.

Enhancing the Quality of Life in Jay County
It was created to enhance the quality of life for the people of Jay County, Indiana, now and for generations to come, by building community endowment, effecting significant impact through grantmaking and providing leadership on key community issues.
The Portland Foundation encourages requests from any new or existing charitable organization or community agency in Jay County. Grant proposals must have direct relevance to Jay County charitable needs.
Areas the Foundation wants to support are:

• Start-up costs for new programs
• One-time projects or needs
• Capital needs beyond an applicant organization’s capabilities and means

Eligibility

New or existing charitable organizations or community agencies in Jay County are eligible to apply.

Ineligibility

Generally, the Foundation does not support:Individuals, other than scholarships
Religious or sectarian purposes
Make-up of operating deficits, post-event or after-the-fact situations
Endowment campaigns
Propaganda, political or otherwise, attempting to influence legislation or intervene in any political affairs or campaigns.