DCF capital grants assist with the acquisition, final-stage design, construction, repair, renovation, rehabilitation, or other capital improvements of facilities, so nonprofits in all three counties can operate as efficiently and effectively as possible.
An ideal capital grant does more than just renovate or repair. It helps an organization that is already strong to serve its community even better. Supported capital projects will have a lasting, positive impact on the population or community served by the grantee organization.
For more information about the DCF’s grantmaking process, visit delcf.org/grants or contact Yolanda Rushdan at 302.504.5239.
Read about the 2023 Capital Grants recipients.
FY 2024 Recipients
Install an accessible walkway to help those with mobility issues move between buildings
Purchase a mobile utility trailer for storage and to help transport equipment used for events throughout the state
Purchase drum equipment for use in a partnership program with Howard High School
Build a ninja warrior park for children 13 years-old and older of all abilities
Purchase diabetic retinopathy equipment
Purchase construction equipment to assist in building and finishing affordable homes in Kent County
Build fencing for its youth enrichment center
Renovate two bathrooms onsite to include touchless technology
Repair roof and downspout of its Construction Training and Education Center facility, where students gain vocational skills and paid work experience
Help with acquiring land for its new skills center
Renovate the La Casita Afterschool Program building, including a ramp, the entryway and restrooms
Renovate its commercial kitchen to improve waste disposal, food preparation and food storage
Upgrade and renovate five classrooms to provide a safe, healthy and inclusive environment
Renovations to a future foster home in Kent County
Renovate its New Castle County center with an improved security system, rebuild the porch at its Kent County center so children can play outside during inclement weather and enhance the Wi-Fi at its Sussex County center
Renovate its food pantry for better climate and pest control to create a better working environment for volunteers and visitors
Purchase commercial kitchen equipment to better serve its community
Renovate its new office with an accessible front door and emergency back door, the office kitchen with greater accessibility to the sink and microwave and the office windows so operating them is easier for those with mobility and/or dexterity challenges
Renovation of a group home to improve accessibility, longevity and safety
Renovate its Smallwood House to improve the living conditions for residents