The funder has clarified the scope of eligible community-level projects, adding specific examples like establishing collaborative structures and developing revitalization plans. You will also find newly added links to the full RFP document ZIP file and the Vital Conditions Framework to help guide your proposal. Core deadlines and funding amounts remain unchanged.
Funder: Delaware Community Foundation
Due Dates: February 27, 2026 (Pre-application meeting) | March 1, 2026 (LOI) | April 30, 2026 (Full application by invitation)
Funding Amounts: $25,000–$150,000 per award; approx. $1.2 million total available; 12-month grant period (July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027)
Summary: Supports projects that drive community-level change and improve the vital conditions for thriving people and places in Delaware.
Key Information: Projects must focus on systemic, community-level change—not individual services.