The Portland Foundation

06/09/2026

📣 Scholarship Recipients: Don’t forget!
All required scholarship paperwork must be submitted online by July 6th.

Completing your paperwork on time ensures your award can be processed without delays.
We appreciate your prompt attention—thank you! 🎓✨

06/04/2026

Are you passionate about making a difference for women and families in our community? 🌟

Join Women’s Giving Circle — a place where your voice, your ideas, and your generosity come together to create real, lasting impact.

As a member, you’ll:
• Connect with like‑minded women
• Support meaningful local projects
• Be part of a powerful network driving positive change

Together, we can do so much more. 💛
Ready to make a difference? Reach out today to learn how to get involved!

06/03/2026

03/12/2026

Nominations are due tomorrow!

Nominations for the 29th annual Jack Cole Award for Volunteerism are being accepted by The Portland Foundation.

02/04/2026

Nominations for the 29th annual Jack Cole Award for Volunteerism are being accepted by The Portland Foundation.

02/03/2026

📢Helps us reach every graduating senior in our community.

The Portland Foundation offers over 100 scholarship opportunities to Jay County students. Thanks to generous donors, we have scholarships available to students of every age, income level, academic ability, and athletic aim. Jay County students pursuing higher education at an accredited university, college, or trade school, part-time or full-time, are eligible to apply for scholarships through The Portland Foundation.

If you know a:
✅Student
✅Parent
✅Teacher

Please share this post or tag them below.

Apply here: www.portlandfoundation.org
Deadline: February 20th, 2026 by 12pm (NOON)

01/22/2026

YOUR ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED!!!

The Portland Foundation is working to better understand the availability, affordability, and need for childcare in our community. The survey below is designed to gather input from parents and caregivers about their experiences, needs, and barriers related to childcare.

The information will be used to inform community-wide approaches to improving access to affordable, high-quality childcare in Jay County. Parents, guardians, and expectant parents are encouraged to complete this survey, even if they already have childcare.

https://www.research.net/r/9B2KVWS

01/12/2026

The Portland Foundation Launches Pilot Early Scholarship Program for Westminster Preschool – Portland Students

The Portland Foundation is proud to announce the launch of a pilot Early Scholarship Program designed to expand access to high-quality early childhood education for local families. The program will provide need-based scholarships to 50 students enrolled at Westminster Preschool – Portland, beginning February 1, 2026.

The pilot program reflects The Portland Foundation’s commitment to strengthening educational outcomes by investing early in children’s development. Scholarship awards will be determined using a sliding scale based on the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), ensuring that financial assistance is aligned with each family’s level of need.

The scholarships will help offset tuition costs, making early education more accessible to families who might otherwise face financial barriers.

The scholarship application is available on The Portland Foundation’s website, www.portlandfoundation.org. Look for 2026 Early Learning Scholarship Application under Applications & Deadlines.

For more information about the Early Scholarship Program, please contact:
Doug Inman
Executive Director
The Portland Foundation
260-726-4260
[email protected]
www.portlandfoundation.org

01/09/2026

The Portland Foundation offers over 100 scholarship opportunities to Jay County students. Thanks to generous donors, we have scholarships available to students of every age, income level, academic ability, and athletic aim. Jay County students pursuing higher education at an accredited university, college, or trade school, part-time or full-time, are eligible to apply for scholarships through The Portland Foundation.

This application is universal for almost all scholarships through The Portland Foundation.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE PORTLAND FOUNDATION IS:
February 20, 2026 by 12:00 PM (NOON)