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Women's Fund of Porter County

PORTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

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Funding Amount

$2,500 - $25,000

Deadline

September 30, 2026

175 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Women's Fund of Porter County

Funder: Porter County Community Foundation Inc (PCCF)

Geographic Scope: Porter County, Indiana

Focus Areas:

  • Programs that meet the needs of women and children

  • Food security and nutritious meal programs

  • Developmental programs for children

  • Early childhood education

  • Mental health support

  • Community empowerment

    • Award Information:

  • Annual competitive grant program

  • Recent awards: $57,500 total distributed across 5 organizations

  • Award ranges: $2,500 for general support to $25,000 for high-impact programs

  • Since inception, the Fund has awarded 61 grants totaling nearly $900,000

    • Eligibility:

  • Local nonprofit organizations serving women and children in Porter County

  • Organizations must demonstrate positive outcomes

  • Programs that improve lives of women and children

    • Recent Grant Recipients (2024-2025):

  • Hilltop Neighborhood House - $25,000 (Mission Kitchen program)

  • Jacob's Ladder Pediatric Rehabilitation - $25,000 (Minds in Motion program)

  • The Caring Place - $25,000 (Caring Kitchen)

  • Parents As Teachers of Porter County - $2,500

  • MAAC Foundation - $2,500

  • Dressed for School - $2,500

  • Our Greater Good - $2,500

  • Porter County Aging and Community Services - $2,500

    • Contact Information:

  • Phone: 219-465-0294

  • Email: info@pccf.gives

  • Address: 1401 Calumet Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383

  • Website: pccf.gives/womensfund

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Visit pccf.gives/womensfund for application details
    2. Submit competitive grant application
    3. Applications evaluated on impact and outcomes
    4. Submit through Grant Portal

    Required Materials:

  • Program description and goals

  • Demonstration of positive outcomes

  • Community impact statement

  • Organization information

    • Submission Format:

  • Online submission through Grant Portal

    • Selection Criteria:

  • Positive outcomes demonstrated

  • Improvement of lives of women and children

  • Community impact

  • Program quality and sustainability

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    Fields of Work

    womenchild-carenutritionmental-healthnonprofits

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