Nonprofits
Porter County Emergency Response Grants
In response to the devastating storms that recently struck Northwest Indiana and the urgent and ongoing needs of many of our community members, the Porter County Emergency Response Fund has been activated to provide support to our frontline nonprofit organizations and the people they serve.
We are currently accepting applications from nonprofit organizations providing direct assistance to Porter County residents and/or organizations directly impacted by the storms that took place on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Apply for a Grant
The Porter County Community Foundation funds the work of local nonprofit organizations through strategic grantmaking. Learn about available grants and how to apply below.
Porter County Community Fund
The Porter County Community Fund is an unrestricted fund that strengthens the community we live in through an open grant process for humanitarian, cultural, educational, and environmental purposes. This fund enables PCCF to support nonprofit capacity-building programs, bolster community enhancement projects and planning efforts, respond quickly to emergencies, and meet the critical, ever-changing needs of Porter County.
The application for the fall grant cycle is closed.
Women's Fund of Porter County
The Women’s Fund of Porter County offers an opportunity for women in Porter County to collectively share the joy of giving and address the most important needs of women and children in our community—together.
This grant opportunity is currently closed.
Men's Fund of Porter County
The Men’s Fund of Porter County consists of a group of men (and women) from around Porter County who want to make a difference in our community. Nonprofit organizations serving Porter County are eligible to apply for the annual grant opportunity.
This grant opportunity will be available Nov. 1 – Nov. 15.
Build Your Endowment
The Porter County Community Foundation partners with nonprofits to create, build, and manage permanent endowment funds that benefit their organizations and our community forever.
More than 90 nonprofits are building endowments with us to benefit their organizations.
PCCF can partner with your nonprofit to create, manage, and invest funds to benefit your organization. Nonprofit endowment funds enable organizations to plan for a stable and secure future.
Reserve a Room in the Nonprofit Conference Center
PCCF houses the Nonprofit Conference Center, which consists of three rooms, Dune, Harvest and Lake (Harvest & Lake can be combined) and can be arranged to accommodate both small and large meetings.
The Center was designed to create a place where community is celebrated through the sharing of ideas and the fostering of deeper relationships. Nonprofits serving Porter County can rent a room in the Center for free.
Questions? Let's Connect.
Together, we can create a more vibrant community for Porter County to thrive.
Caroline Schrenker
Director of Community Impact
219.465.0294
Caroline@PCCF.gives
