There is so much happening at the Portage Foundation everyday! Check back here to see the latest news, announcements and updates regarding our programming, grants, scholarships and more.
Portage Foundation hosts Grant Writing Workshop as grant application period opens Local non-profit organizations can access program grant funding as the Portage Foundation opens its annual grant cycle. The foundation will kick off the application period by hosting a free Grant Writing Workshop open to all community members. The annual grant application period, which starts …
Wide array of programs will impact youth from all corners of Portage County The Board of Trustees for the Portage Foundation announced the awarding of over $200,000 in grants to local nonprofits supporting programs for area youth. The awards stem from a special grant cycle from the George L. and Genevieve D. Moore Trust at …
CORE 2023 Brings Local Non-Profit Organizations Together for Professional Development The Portage Foundation will be hosting a daylong conference on April 21, 2023, to help local non-profit organizations’ staff, boards and volunteers strengthen and develop key skills to build resiliency. The CORE 2023 conference is designed for non-profit groups of all sizes. The CORE 2023 …
Two newly endowed scholarship funds were created through the Portage Foundation to honor the memory of Roger J. Di Paolo, lifelong county resident whose career in journalism and volunteerism in local civic organizations made him a household name within Portage County. The funds were established by Di Paolo’s husband, Timothy Krasselt, and son, Brian Di …
The Portage Foundation announced the names of scholarship recipients for 2022. This year’s awards totaled over $58,000 and represent the diverse nature of Portage County and its residents. Many of the scholarships offer to students were from Endowed Funds created in the memory of Portage County residents. The Portage Foundation staff appreciates the trust that …
Message from Toby Ann Weber, Interim Director On behalf of the Board of Trustees and staff of the Foundation, I want to extend our best wishes for a safe, healthy and prosperous New Year. We look forward to continuing our partnerships with our fundholders and local nonprofit organizations on improving the quality of life in …
Mark your calendars: The Portage Foundation Community Meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 from 11:30 – 1:00 p.m. More details to be announced regarding this inspirational and motivational luncheon!