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Delaware grants for City or township governments

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Surface Water Matching Planning Grant Program
$50,000
Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 20, 2025

Date Added

Jul 14, 2025

This program provides funding to Delaware counties and municipalities for planning and engineering projects that improve water quality and manage stormwater effectively.

Environment
City or township governments
Tobacco Prevention Community Outreach Mini-Grant
Contact for amount
Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Delaware-based community organizations and municipalities in their efforts to create tobacco-free environments and reduce tobacco-related health disparities through local initiatives.

Health
Nonprofits
Potter Charity Trust Grant
$50,000
Delaware Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Kent County that assist economically disadvantaged populations by addressing basic needs such as homelessness, hunger, and healthcare.

Community Development
Nonprofits
DNREC Outdoor Recreation Parks and Trails Program
Contact for amount
Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
State

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This program provides matching funds to Delaware's municipal and county governments, as well as park districts, for acquiring public park land and developing outdoor recreation facilities that enhance accessibility and inclusivity.

Community Development
City or township governments
BluePrints for the Community
$200,000
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community-benefit government agencies in Delaware to improve healthcare access and reduce health disparities for uninsured and underserved communities.

Health
Nonprofits
Education Resource Grants
$20,000
Delaware Division for the Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 3, 2025

Date Added

Dec 23, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Delaware schools, arts organizations, and artists in creating engaging arts education programs for pre-Kโ€“12 students, enhancing their learning experiences through the arts.

Education
City or township governments
2025 Inflation Reduction Act Sub-Grant
$50,000
Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 10, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $50,000 for organizations to implement urban forestry projects in underserved communities, enhancing green spaces and environmental quality on public lands.

Law Justice and Legal Services
City or township governments
Hazardous Ash Tree Removal Grant 2025
$9,000
Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 10, 2024

This grant provides financial assistance to New Castle County residents for the removal of hazardous ash trees on public land, requiring a matching contribution and a commitment to replace removed trees with suitable species.

Law Justice and Legal Services
City or township governments
Invasive Tree Species Removal & Management Grant
$7,000
Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 10, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed for organizations to remove and manage invasive tree species like Tree of Heaven or Bradford Pear on public lands or open spaces.

Law Justice and Legal Services
City or township governments
Community Water Quality Improvement Grant Program
$75,000
Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, community groups, and homeowners' associations in Delaware for projects that improve water quality in developed areas through innovative and sustainable practices.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Funding available for Health-related Projects in Delaware
$250,000
Delaware Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 27, 2024

Date Added

Sep 18, 2024

The Delaware Community Foundation offers grants ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 through Highmark's BluePrints for the Community fund, prioritizing health-related projects and services that address healthcare access, economic stability, social and community context, and neighborhood and built environment in Delaware.

Health
Nonprofits
Surface Water Matching Planning Grants
$50,000
Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 21, 2024

Date Added

Aug 2, 2024

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is now accepting proposals from Delaware county and municipal governments, conservation districts and estuary programs for matching grants for surface water project planning. Donor Name: Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) State: Delaware County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant | Matching Grants Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/21/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: The Delaware Water Infrastructure Advisory Council (WIAC) developed the Surface Water Matching Planning Grant program to assist Delaware counties and municipalities improve water quality on the developed landscape in Delawareโ€™s impaired watersheds.ย  The grantsย support planning, preliminary engineering, and feasibility analysis of surface water improvement projects and activities that focus on the developed landscape to improve water quality in impaired watersheds in Delaware. They can be used for a variety of projects, such as: Retrofitting stormwater systems Establishing green technology practices Restoring streams and wetlands Small watershed studies Developing master surface water and drainage plans The program is designed to assist counties and municipalities to prepare surface water projects for funding through Delaware Water Pollution Control Revolving Loan Fund (WPCRLF). The available funding can be used to assist with surface water planning in general, and for specific project planning and designs necessary to submit a loan application to the WPCRLF for funding consideration. Program Goals Grant applicants should focus their proposals on one or more of the following program goals: Providing benefits to water quality within an impaired watershed Planning and/or preliminary design for projects associated with a watershed management plan Planning and/or preliminary design for community stormwater management improvements in existing developments and municipalities Restoration or retrofit projects to provide water quality benefits Funding Information Funding for projects receiving a grant award in any grant cycle will be capped at $50,000 with a 1:1 cash match requirement. Project Period The project shall not exceed 2 years. Eligibility Criteria Applicants may be any Delaware county or municipal government, conservation district, or Delaware estuary program. Applicants must have the matching funds available at the time of application. Non-profit organizations, educational institutions, community organizations, and/or homeownerโ€™s associations within the State of Delaware that do not have taxing authority are ineligible to apply directly but may partner with an eligible applicant.ย  Agricultural operations, non-profit organizations, and private for-profit firms are not eligible for these funds. Interested parties may enter into working arrangement with eligible applicant. For more information, visit DNREC.

Law Justice and Legal Services
City or township governments
Funding available for Community Reinvestment in Delaware
Contact for amount
Delaware General Assembly
State

Application Deadline

May 15, 2024

Date Added

May 3, 2024

The Community Reinvestment Fund, a capital grant program, shall be used for community redevelopment, revitalization and investment capital projects which will improve the economic, culture, historical, and recreational health of Delaware communities. Donor Name: Delaware General Assembly State: Delaware County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:ย 05/15/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Project Eligibility Eligible project funding requests include preconstruction costs, land acquisition, building construction or other capital costs. Such projects may include, but are not limited to, the following: Preconstruction costs, to include development of plans and specifications for the capital project. The acquisition, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or restoration of buildings. The acquisition or installation of apparatus or equipment permanently attached to the building. The acquisition of land required as sites for such buildings, including land or rights to land needed to provide access to sites, and the grading or other improvements of such sites, land or rights in land. The construction of sidewalks where authorized by law. The construction of any sewers or water mains needed to connect such buildings to any publicly owned sewer system or water system. Eligibility Criteria Eligible entities include county and local governments, community-based nonprofit, and private sector nonprofit organizations. All nonprofit organizations must hold a 501(c)3 designation in order to be considered eligible. Designation must be held at the time of application. State agencies, school districts, charter schools, private schools, institutions of higher education, childcare facilities, churches, fire companies, fiscal agents, and for-profit organizations are not eligible for funds from the Community Reinvestment Fund. For more information, visit Delaware General Assembly.

Law Justice and Legal Services
City or township governments
Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Trails Program
Contact for amount
Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
State

Application Deadline

May 15, 2024

Date Added

Apr 23, 2024

The Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Trails (ORPT) Program, formerly known as the Delaware Land and Water Conservation Trust Fund (DTF), is a matching grant program assisting with public park land acquisition and outdoor recreation facility development in Delaware. Donor Name: Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control State: Delaware County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant | Matching Grants Deadline: 05/15/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Eligible Projects ORPT grant assistance is available for the following types of projects: Fee simple acquisition of parkland, open space, or conservation areas Purchase of development rights for public parkland, open space, or conservation areas Replacement of outdated and unsafe outdoor facilities Outdoor recreation facility engineering and design Outdoor recreation facility construction for example: Athletic fields and courts Playground equipment Swimming pools Picnic tables and pavilions Park maps for information boards or kiosks Park infrastructure such as entrance roads, parking, restrooms, and way finding Municipal or countywide park/open space comprehensive plans Universal accessibility upgrades to outdoor recreation facilities Professional services for park master planning Eligibility Criteria County and municipal governments and park districts may request and receive ORPT grant assistance. Projects sponsored by municipalities and counties may receive up to fifty percent (50%) in ORPT assistance of an approved projectโ€™s total costs; park districts, municipalities that have not received ORPT funds in the past, and projects located in or serving Census Tracts identified as highest vulnerability by the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (SVI score range 0.75 โ€“ 1.00) are eligible to receive up to seventy-five percent (75%) in ORPT assistance of an approved projectโ€™s total costs. The Sponsor may obtain its share through partnerships with other governmental agencies, non-profit organizations, and other non-traditional recreation providers. Partnerships with other agencies and organizations are encouraged however, only the municipalities and counties are eligible to apply for ORPT assistance. For more information, visit DNREC.

Recreation
City or township governments
Arts Access Grant
$1,250
Delaware Division of the Arts
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 13, 2024

The Delaware Division of the Arts awards Arts Access Grants to support the presentation of performing, visual, literary, media, or folk arts in communities throughout Delaware. These grants aim to provide experiences of artistic merit, support arts programs in new venues, foster collaboration, reach underserved audiences, and promote the creation of new works and conservation of diverse cultural traditions. Eligible applicants include municipal, county, or state government units within Delaware, and Delaware-based nonprofit organizations exempt from federal income tax under specific sections of the Internal Revenue Code. Applicants may request up to 80% of eligible expenses, not exceeding $1,250. The grants focus on projects that provide increased access to the arts, especially in underserved communities, and demonstrate effective management and marketing.

Arts
Nonprofits
Delaware Preschool Development Grant (Birth โ€“ Age 5)
$8,000,000
Delaware Department Of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2024

The Preschool Development Grant is a three-year federal initiative designed to bolster Delaware's early childhood system, ensuring it is inclusive and integrated to support the development and learning of all children and their families from birth through age 5. With an $8 million award for its first year, following a $4.2 million PDG B-5 grant received in December 2018, the grant aims to provide high-quality early learning experiences and facilitate a smooth transition to kindergarten for children. Approximately $4.8 million of the grant is allocated to expand home-visiting services and state-funded preschool seats, while $3.2 million is dedicated to enhancing support for professionals, including technological advancements delayed by the pandemic. Key initiatives funded by the grant include expanding state-funded preschool programs, piloting the Family Connects home visiting model, updating family materials for resource and referral, enhancing workforce support for early childhood professionals, developing a mental health consultation program for home visitors, and updating the stateโ€™s strategic plans for a cohesive birth to five strategy.

Education
City or township governments
A Tree for Every Delawarean
$40,000
Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This grant provides funding for various organizations in Delaware to support tree planting initiatives that enhance climate resilience and promote environmental justice.

Environment
State governments
Renewable Energy Assistance
Contact for amount
Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

The DNREC Green Energy Program in Delaware offers grant funding for renewable energy projects. The program is available to customers of Delmarva Power, Delaware Electric Cooperative, and certain municipal electric customers. Grants are provided to offset the installed cost of photovoltaic, solar water heating, wind, and geothermal renewable energy technologies. Each utility company has its own program regulations, requirements, and application forms. To apply for a grant, applicants must use the Green Grant Delaware online application system and submit a complete application with all required attachments. Applicants are also required to sign over their Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) to the Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility. It is important to note that incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Before submitting a grant application, applicants must complete an energy audit and select an approved renewable energy contractor. After installation and operation of the renewable energy system, applicants must submit grant completion documentation for final approval. Grant payments are typically processed within 10-12 weeks after approval. For more information about the Green Energy Program or specific details about each utility's grant program, applicants can contact the respective utility or email [email protected].

Energy
County governments
Highmark BCBSD Blueprints
$50,000
Delaware Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and eligible government agencies in Delaware for health-related projects that improve access to care and address health disparities in underserved communities.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits