Recent updates to this opportunity clarify that lead applicants must be Delaware-based organizations and specify exact Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) or Area Deprivation Index (ADI) metrics for geographic eligibility. Additionally, you can now include indirect expenses up to 15% of your total project budget.
Funder: Delaware Community Foundation
Due Dates: February 27, 2026 (Pre-application meeting) | March 1, 2026 (LOI deadline) | April 30, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Awards range from $25,000 to $150,000 for a 12-month period; approx. $1.2 million available statewide.
Summary: Supports community-driven projects in Delaware that create lasting change in vital conditions such as housing, learning, environment, health, and equity.
Key Information: Pre-application meeting required by Feb 27, 2026; full proposals by invitation only.