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Since inception in 1986, the Delaware Community Foundation has distributed more than $220 million, now averaging about $13 million each year. For specific requirements, please see individual grant guidelines and applications. For more information about the DCF grantmaking process, contact Beth Bouchelle, Director of Grants, at 302.504.5239.

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Grant Opportunities

Grant	Populations and Focus Areas Supported	Deadline
Potter Charity Trust	Kent County. Programs in three areas of focus will be considered for funding: Crisis/Emergency Assistance Funding for basic needs Homelessness Hunger Health Care	The application period is now closed.
African American Empowerment Fund of Delaware	AAEFD invites nonprofit organizations in Delaware to apply for a grant. The grantmaking focus area for 2018 is education, and more specifically, higher education access and retention.	The application period is now closed.
The Next Generation – Southern Delaware	Programs serving Kent & Sussex County. Next Gen South is currently raising money to support programs for child mental health services and programs including, but not limited to, victims of abuse, suicide prevention, anti-bullying efforts and to combat teen dating violence. The merits and execution of each program will determine grant selection.	The application period is now closed.
Nanticoke Rotary Club Grant	Available to any nonprofit organization, including any qualified school (public or private) on the Delmarva Peninsula, with particular emphasis given to Western Sussex County. All applicants within the Delmarva region will be considered by the Foundation Committee.	The application period is now closed.
Capital grants	Statewide. Construction, renovation or repair of buildings, and/or land purchases. Typical award $5,000-$20,000; max. $25,000. Click here for 2018 Grant Guidelines.	The application period is closed. Check back in December 2018.
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 application period is now closed.
Youth Philanthropy Board – KENT COUNTY		The application period is closed. Check back in December 2018.
Youth Philanthropy Board – SUSSEX COUNTY		The application period is closed. Check back in December 2018.
Youth Philanthropy Board – NEW CASTLE COUNTY		The application period is closed. Check back in December 2018.
Collaborative grants	Statewide. Collaborative initiative involving more than one nonprofit.	Note: The DCF is postponing its collaborative grants program until further notice. Please look for more information later.
The Next Generation – Northern Delaware	New Castle County: Up to $10,000 in grants available to programs that utilize the Arts to support and inspire social change and innovation. Preference is given to programs that provide help to an underserved community.	The application period is closed. Applications for 2018 grants will be available Spring 2018.
Kent County Fund for the Arts	Kent County. The Kent County Fund for the Arts will award over $20,000 in grants in 2017. Applications are now being accepted from schools, clubs, and civic/community organizations for programs that help to foster growth of arts organizations in Kent County, as well as those organizations that support the arts.	The application period is closed. Applications for 2019 grants will be available in early 2019.

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