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Since inception in 1986, the Delaware Community Foundation has distributed more than $128 million, now averaging about $13 million each year in charitable grants across the First State. These grants support innovative programs that address our state's most pressing needs and promising opportunities.

Please note:
Kent County Potter Trust Grants Postponed

Due to circumstances beyond the control of the Delaware Community Foundation and the CenDel Foundation, the Potter Trust grant cycle has been put on hold. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. The new grant application should be available in the coming months.

Grant Opportunities

Grant (Click for application/guidelines)		Populations and Focus Areas Supported	Deadline
Now accepting applications!	The Next Generation - Southern Delaware Applications Guidelines	Programs serving Kent & Sussex County. Child mental health	July 1, 2013
	Equipment grants	Statewide. Portable items essential to the applicant organization’s delivery of services.Typical award $2,000- $7,000, max. $10,000.	The 2013 cycle is now closed. 2014 applications will be available in December 2013.
	Capital grants	Statewide. Construction, renovation or repair of buildings, and/or land purchases. Typical award $5,000-$20,000; max. $25,000.	The 2013 cycle is now closed. 2014 applications will be available in December 2013.
	Fund for Women	Statewide. Programs relating to health, wellness and life skills that lead to future economic self-sufficiency for girls and women in Delaware.	The 2013 cycle is now closed. 2014 applications will be available in December 2013.
	The Next Generation - Northern Delaware	Programs supporting Science, Technology, Education and Mathematics (STEM) in New Castle County.	The 2012-13 cycle is now closed. 2013-14 applications will be available in October 2013.
	Collaborative grants	Must serve statewide. Initiatives in which multiple nonprofit agencies work together to maximize their collective capabilities and provide powerful services to Delawareans statewide. Every three years, the DCF solicits applications and selects one or more initiatives to fund for the subsequent three years.	Current cycle began in the Fall 2011 and funding for those programs will end Fall 2014. Applications for the next three-year cycle will be available Spring 2014. Prospective applicants are encouraged to begin planning early and review the - 2011 application - 2011 guidelines - December 2011 press release.