Potter Charitable Trust
The Benjamin F. Potter Charitable Trust funds nonprofit projects that address basic needs, homelessness, hunger, and healthcare for underserved residents of Kent County, Delaware.
Funder: Delaware Community Foundation
Due Dates: June 30, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typical award size not specified; grants support nonprofit projects with lasting impact in Kent County, Delaware.
Summary: Supports nonprofits addressing basic needs, homelessness, hunger, and healthcare for the economically underprivileged in Kent County, Delaware.
Description
The Benjamin F. Potter Charitable Trust, administered by the Delaware Community Foundation, is one of the nation’s oldest continuing charitable trusts. Its mission is to aid the economically underprivileged in Kent County, Delaware, by supporting nonprofit organizations that provide crisis and emergency assistance for basic needs, homelessness, hunger, and healthcare. Grants are intended for programs and activities that create a lasting, positive impact on the Kent County community. The CenDel Foundation serves as the grant recommendation committee, leveraging local expertise in community needs.
