Funding for this opportunity has increased significantly, now offering up to $150,000 per award under the Healthy Communities Delaware initiative. To apply, you must now complete a mandatory pre-application meeting by February 27, 2026, before submitting a Letter of Interest by March 1. Please review the updated guidelines carefully, as projects must now focus on upstream, place-based community transformations rather than direct health services.
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: Funding for projects that drive community-level change and improve vital conditions for thriving people and places in Delaware.
Key Information: Required pre-application meeting by Feb 27, 2026; only invited applicants may submit a full proposal.