The Portage Foundation provides grant funding to nonprofit organizations of all sizes, including projects from genuine grassroots groups.
Donor Name: Portage Foundation
State: Ohio
County: Portage County (OH)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/31/2023
Size of the Grant: $500 – $2,500
Details:
The Portage Foundation is a nonprofit, community corporation that acts as a “bridge” between donors and charitable activities that serve area residents.
The Portage Foundation is building a thriving and dynamic community for Portage County and the region. They inspire philanthropy, build endowments, impact causes and foster projects, and engage community leaders.
Funding Priorities
The Portage Foundation has nine priority funding area for their grants process:
- Animal Welfare
- Arts and Culture
- Children’s Programs
- Education
- Environment
- Economic Development
- Health
- Human Services
Project Funding Types
- Projects that support capacity building in the areas of governance, management, service delivery and financial sustainability
- One-time, non-recurring expenditures for start-up efforts or special projects; specific capital needs; and program-related expenses are given equal consideration
- Collaborations among two or more organization are encouraged; If an application is being made for a collaborative effort, it must include letters of support from the boards of all organizations involved
- Projects that address the underlying cause of a problem
- Part of a nonprofit’s general operating budget ONLY if the applicant can demonstrate compelling need
- Grant approval is based on an evaluation of the significance of a project, its purpose, its likelihood of success, and its potential benefit to the Portage County community. They also consider the strength and stability of the applicant organization and the availability of funding from other sources to fulfill the goals of the grant.
Funding Information
Typical grants range between $500 and $2,500.
Eligibility Criteria
- Organizations must be located in or provide services to residents of Portage County. Grant seekers outside Portage County must provide information on services provided and individuals served in Portage County
- Grants will be made only to nonprofit organizations classified as 501(c)(3) charities by the Internal Revenue Service
- Grants are not made to any group that discriminates on the basis of age, color, race, national origin, gender identity, marital status, sensory, mental or physical ability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs
- Reporting requirements from prior grants must be fulfilled before submitting a new application.
Ineligible Projects
- Grants will not be made to individuals or for debt reduction, loans, for-profit businesses, research, special event tickets or sponsorships, annual appeals, political campaigns or religious activities
- They do not fund school curriculum.
For more information, visit Portage Foundation.
