Delaware Division of the Arts Grants in Delaware
Nonprofit organizations and government units in Delaware offering arts programs with professional artists can apply for project support that expands arts access and participation. Grants from Delaware Division of the Arts help Delaware new and emerging nonprofits present quality arts experiences, reach underserved audiences, support new works, and offer arts programs in community or non-traditional venues; awards up to US $1,250.
Delaware Division of the Arts
Delaware Arts Program Funding via Delaware Division of the Arts
Delaware community-based nonprofits, schools, colleges, universities, and government entities presenting professional arts programs can access funding through the Delaware Division of the Arts’ Arts Access Grant, with awards up to US $5,000. New or smaller organizations offering occasional performing, visual, literary, media, or folk arts activities may be especially well-suited for this support.
Delaware Division of the Arts
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Community and Service Funding from CSX Foundation
Nonprofits, schools, and government agencies in Delaware and other CSX service areas can receive in-kind intermodal transportation services and donated railroad equipment to support community, military, and first responder initiatives. CSX Foundation supports eligible organizations with rail network shipping, door-to-door freight moves, and occasional donations of retired rail cars and related materials.
Csx Foundation Inc
Delaware Community Health Funding via Wawa Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Aug 1, 2026
501(c)(3) nonprofits in Delaware can seek grants over More than US $2,500 from Wawa Foundation for programs in health, hunger relief, and support for everyday heroes. Funding is available within Wawa’s regional market, including initiatives for hospitals, food access, military and veterans, first responders, and at-risk youth in grades K-12.
Wawa Foundation
Perdue Foundation Support for Delaware Communities
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Delaware 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community-benefit programs can access funding for agriculture, environment, education, hunger and poverty, health, social services, public safety, and cultural heritage projects. The Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation offers grants up to US $1,000, with preference for organizations near Perdue facilities and those endorsed by a Perdue associate.
Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation
Truist Foundation Grants for Delaware Workforce Programs
Applications due Aug 7, 2026
Truist Foundation provides Delaware 501(c)(3) nonprofits with US $10,000 - US $250,000 to scale career navigation, workforce development, and AI-era upskilling programs for adult workers. Eligible organizations must be headquartered in the U.S. within the Truist footprint and offer innovative training, AI literacy, wraparound services, or career navigation supports that advance economic mobility.
Truist Foundation Inc
Delaware Jazz Presenting Funding via Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
Applications due Aug 31, 2026
Nonprofit or government arts presenters in Delaware can seek support to present professional touring jazz artists and join a regional touring network. With a mission to strengthen jazz presenting, Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation provides up to US $3,000 plus professional development to organizations with a three-year history of multiple touring presentations.
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
Delaware Community Programs Funding via Baltimore Life Foundation
Applications due Sep 12, 2026
New and established 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Delaware can apply for Baltimore Life Foundation’s community grants, awarding up to US $500 for specific projects that enhance family life, safety, and community quality. Programs with strong volunteer involvement, such as child safety education or neighborhood clean-ups, may be especially competitive.
Baltimore Life Foundation
Presser Foundation Music Grants in Delaware
Applications due Sep 15, 2026
New 501(c)(3) music performance, presenting, or music education nonprofits in Delaware can seek US $5,000 - US $25,000 for general operating support or resilience projects. With a mission to advance musical education and philanthropy, Presser Foundation supports early-stage and small music organizations within 75 miles of Philadelphia, including eligible Delaware counties.
Presser Foundation
People’s Media Fund Support for Delaware Media
Applications due Sep 18, 2026
Nonprofit and fiscally sponsored media projects strengthening social justice movement-building and community organizing in the Philadelphia region, including New Castle County, Delaware, can receive US $10,000 - US $30,000 for community-centered storytelling and news. Grants from People’s Media Fund back journalism, media arts, and communications projects that amplify marginalized voices and challenge dominant narratives.
People’s Media Fund
Delaware Community Foundation Grants for Arts
Applications due Sep 26, 2026
Delaware 501(c)(3) nonprofits using arts programming for social change in New Castle County can seek project funding up to US $10,000. Delaware Community Foundation’s Next Generation North supports fine, visual, performing, creative, and folk arts initiatives that benefit vulnerable Delawareans, emphasize long-term social impact, and demonstrate strong management, collaboration, and evaluation.
Delaware Community Foundation
Community Program Funding for Nonprofits from Perdue Foundation
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Delaware and other eligible states can seek more than US $1,000 to support community-focused programs such as education, agriculture, environment, hunger relief, health, poverty alleviation, and public safety. The Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation may favor projects near its major facilities and those involving Perdue associates.
Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation
Land O'Lakes Foundation Community Vitality Grants
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
New and established 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Delaware and select East and West regions can receive US $1,000 - US $20,000 for rural community vitality projects, education, and local services. Land O'Lakes Foundation supports efforts like ag education, schools, city improvements, fire and ambulance departments, United Way chapters, and economic development in its dairy member communities.
Land O'lakes Foundation
National Trust Grants for Delaware Preservation
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
New and established public agencies and nonprofit organizations in Delaware can seek US $2,500 - US $5,000 for historic preservation planning, education, and outreach projects. Focused on preservation, National Trust for Historic Preservation invites eligible groups to fund activities like feasibility studies, design guidelines, community forums, and innovative programs that introduce new audiences to preservation.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Youth Development Funding from Delaware Community Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Delaware nonprofits serving underserved youth and young adults in New Castle County can access funding through the Caesar Rodney Rotary Foundation Grant to support programs that build skills and pathways to self-sufficiency. Administered by Delaware Community Foundation, this opportunity offers up to US $5,000 for community-based youth development and leadership initiatives.
Delaware Community Foundation
Delaware Division of the Arts Support for StartUp Organizations
Letter of inquiry due Jan 15, 2027
Delaware arts-focused nonprofits seeking help with early operating costs can access funding through the Delaware Division of the Arts StartUp Program. Grants up to Up to US $2,500 develop and strengthen management capacity for emerging arts organizations in Delaware and serve as a pathway into the Division’s General Operating Support program.
Delaware Division of the Arts
Crestlea Foundation Community Grants in Delaware
Applications due Jan 16, 2027
Delaware and southeastern Pennsylvania 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in social services, education, health, arts and culture, environment, housing, or civic sectors can access funding through Crestlea Foundation, with typical awards around Approximately US $15,000. New nonprofits in Delaware may be eligible if they meet the geographic requirements and benefit local residents, environment, or culture.
Crestlea Foundation
Postdoctoral Research Funding for Nonprofits from Lalor Foundation
Applications due Jan 16, 2027
Nonprofit universities and medical research centers in Delaware and worldwide can receive up to US $55,000 per year to support postdoctoral research in mammalian reproductive biology and fertility regulation. With a mission to advance early-career investigators, Lalor Foundation provides fellowship stipends, fringes, and limited institutional overhead, with possible renewal for a second year.
Lalor Foundation Inc.
Leadership Development Funding for Nonprofits from Valentine Foundation
Pre proposal due Jan 30, 2027
Delaware-area nonprofits with at least one paid staff member that primarily serve women and girls can access funding through Valentine Foundation to support leadership development for women and non-binary executives and aspiring leaders. Grants up to US $3,000 strengthen visionary leadership within organizations improving the lives of women and girls in the Greater Philadelphia region, including New Castle County.
Valentine Foundation
Northeast SARE Farming Community Grants in Delaware
Pre proposal due Feb 2, 2027
New and established organizations working on farming, food systems, or related social science projects in Delaware can apply for grants of US $50,000 - US $250,000 to strengthen agricultural communities. Grants from Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education support community-based, farmer-informed projects in areas like marketing, crop production, livestock, aquaculture, climate, and economic or social sustainability.
Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education
Community Vital Conditions Grants for Nonprofits from Delaware Community Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Mar 1, 2027
New and existing nonprofits in Delaware seeking funding for community-level projects that improve housing, transportation, public spaces, or related vital conditions can apply for Healthy Communities Delaware grants of US $25,000 - US $150,000. Grants from Delaware Community Foundation support efforts like humane housing, greening and beautification, parks, playgrounds, and pedestrian- or transit-friendly infrastructure.
Delaware Community Foundation
Operating Support Grants for Delaware Arts Nonprofits
Applications due Mar 2, 2027
Delaware arts nonprofits with a primary mission in creating, presenting, or teaching the arts can use this grant for general operating expenses, including staff, artists’ fees, facilities, marketing, and other program costs. Delaware arts organizations can access funding through Delaware Division of the Arts’ three-year General Operating Support cycle, which includes one full application year followed by interim updates.
Delaware Division of the Arts
Arts Project Funding for Delaware Nonprofits via Delaware Division of the Arts
Applications due Mar 3, 2027
Focused on community arts programming, Delaware Division of the Arts invites Delaware-based nonprofits, colleges, universities, and government entities to apply for project support grants of US $2,000 - US $10,000. Eligible organizations must not have arts as their primary mission and propose community-serving arts projects with over $5,000 in direct cash expenses.
Delaware Division of the Arts
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation Support for Folk Arts
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations and government or tribal entities in Delaware and other Mid-Atlantic jurisdictions can receive US $1,000 - US $5,000 to support folk and traditional arts projects. Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation funds performances, workshops, exhibitions, collaborations, and other public-facing activities that sustain traditional arts and cultures, with a required 1:1 non-federal match.
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
US $100,000 - US $150,000
Childhood Trauma Prevention Funding from Amerihealth Caritas Foundation
Letter of inquiry due May 13, 2027
Delaware nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status running community-led programs that address adverse childhood experiences and promote children’s health can access funding through Amerihealth Caritas Foundation. Organizations with $300,000–$10 million in annual revenue and at least three years of operations may receive US $100,000 - US $150,000 for one-year, project-specific initiatives supporting high-Medicaid communities.
Amerihealth Caritas Foundation
Community Program Funding from Chichester DuPont Foundation
Applications due Jun 1, 2027
Delaware 501(c)(3) nonprofits launching new initiatives, special projects, program expansions, or capital improvements in education, environment, health care, or social services can access funding through the Chichester DuPont Foundation, with awards up to US $50,000. Eligible U.S.-based organizations must submit one application per year and complete a follow-up evaluation report.
Chichester DuPont Foundation
Delaware Historic Preservation Funding via National Trust
Applications due Jun 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Delaware working on historic preservation, community heritage, or land conservation planning and education can receive up to US $7,500 for projects. The National Trust for Historic Preservation supports professional planning, feasibility studies, and public education or outreach that protect natural and cultural resources, with a required dollar-for-dollar cash match.
National Trust for Historic Preservation