Community Environmental Project Fund
Forecasted
The Community Environmental Project Fund by DNREC supports science-based projects restoring and enhancing polluted environments in Delaware with a focus on environmental justice and community involvement.
Funder: Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from ~$5,000 to $50,000; annual total pool ~$150,000–$200,000; one-year project period.
Summary: Competitive grants for projects that restore or enhance environments in Delaware communities impacted by pollution, with emphasis on environmental justice and community engagement.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all deadlines are projected and subject to change.
Description
The Community Environmental Project Fund (CEPF), administered by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), supports projects that restore, enhance, or protect the environment in Delaware communities affected by pollution. Established by the Delaware General Assembly, the fund allocates a portion of penalties collected from environmental violations back to impacted communities through competitive grants. The program prioritizes projects that address environmental justice, improve quality of life in equity focus areas, and foster collaborative, community-driven problem solving. Eligible projects include pollution mitigation, environmental enhancement, and creation or improvement of recreational opportunities.
