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Best Operating Grants for Nonprofits in Delaware

Find the perfect Operating grants for nonprofits in Delaware on Instrumentl. 9,000+ Operating grants for nonprofits in Delaware in the United States

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$3278.6M

Total funding

$5K

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9,000+ grants

$3278.6M total

$5K median

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Operating Grants for Nonprofits in Delaware Highlights

Last updated: July 6, 2026. Next update: August 2, 2026.

Grant Insights : Operating Grants for Nonprofits in Delaware

Grant Availability

How common are grants in this category?

Common — grants in this category appear regularly across funding sources.

100+ Operating grants for nonprofits in Delaware grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.

44 Operating grants for nonprofits in Delaware over $25K in average grant size

31 Operating grants for nonprofits in Delaware over $50K in average grant size

20 Operating grants for nonprofits in Delaware supporting general operating expenses

100+ Operating grants for nonprofits in Delaware supporting programs / projects

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Grant Deadline Distribution

Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Operating grants for Nonprofits in Delaware?

Most grants are due in the first quarter.

33.8%

27.3%

19.8%

19.1%

Typical Funding Amounts

What's the typical grant amount funded for Operating Grants for Nonprofits in Delaware?

Grants are most commonly $10,000.

$375 $375 Min.

$10,000 $10 K Median

$99,844 $99.8 K Average

$2,500,000 $2.5 M Max.

Average Grant Size

What's the typical amount funded for Delaware?

Grants are most commonly $160,746.

$160,746

Total Number of Grants

What's the total number of grants in Operating Grants for Nonprofits in Delaware year over year?

In 2024, funders in Delaware awarded a total of 6,878 grants.

2022 5,828

2024 6,878

2023 6,096

Top Grant Focus Areas

Among all the Operating Grants for Nonprofits in Delaware given out in Delaware, the most popular focus areas that receive funding are Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations, Education, and Human Services.

1. Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

2. Education

3. Human Services

Funding Over Time

How is funding for Operating Grants for Nonprofits in Delaware changing over time?

Funding has increased by 5.07%.

2022 $846,558,414

2023 $1,049,439,449
23.97%

2024 $1,102,674,330
5.07%

Delaware Counties That Receive the Most Funding

How does grant funding vary by county?

New Castle County, Kent County, and Sussex County receive the most funding.

County	Total Grant Funding in 2024
New Castle County	$2,370,656,118
Kent County	$529,723,503
Sussex County	$75,662,414

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