Potter Charitable Trust
The Benjamin F. Potter Charitable Trust funds Kent County, DE nonprofits tackling basic needs, homelessness, hunger, and healthcare for the economically underprivileged.
Funder: Delaware Community Foundation
Due Dates: June 30, 2026
Funding Amounts: Maximum request is $50,000 per project; typical grant period is one year.
Summary: Supports Kent County, DE nonprofits addressing basic needs, homelessness, hunger, and healthcare for the economically underprivileged.
Description
The Benjamin F. Potter Charitable Trust, administered by the Delaware Community Foundation with recommendations from the CenDel Foundation, provides grant funding to nonprofit organizations serving economically underprivileged individuals in Kent County, Delaware. The Trust prioritizes programs offering crisis or emergency assistance for basic needs, as well as initiatives addressing homelessness, hunger, and healthcare. Projects should demonstrate a lasting, positive impact on the Kent County community and may include collaborative efforts to provide emergency financial assistance.
