DCF Opens Meet the Moment Grants on May 1 

The Delaware Community Foundation (DCF), one of the largest charitable organizations in the state and a top-100 community foundation nationwide, today announced the opening of its Meet the Moment grant program. Beginning May 1, 2025, Delaware nonprofits can apply for grants of up to $20,000 to adapt to shifting funding landscapes and build long-term resilience.  

With up to $425,000 available in this round, Meet the Moment grants are designed to help nonprofits identify uncertainties in the current environment that will affect their mission, and explore and implement opportunities to adapt. The grants may support a variety of needs including scenario planning, financial forecasting, exploring new revenue models, legal supports for mergers, advocacy, storytelling and more. This grant is not intended to cover emergency gaps in funding for continuing programs, but rather to support nonprofits in assessing their viability and path forward in this new environment. Funding may be used for costs related to identifying organizational changes needed and implementing those changes.  

“Nonprofits need funds for proactive planning to meet the current moment,” said Stuart Comstock-Gay, President and CEO of the DCF. “While these grants are not designed to replace federal funding, we are eager to offer nonprofits additional resources to reshape their long-term plans so that our Delaware nonprofit community remains strong.” 

Delaware nonprofits can find eligibility details and application materials on the DCF grants page. Applications must be submitted through the DCF grants portal by May 30, 2025. 

An optional online information session will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 12–1 p.m. Attendance is encouraged but not required to apply for a Meet the Moment grant. Register for the virtual information session.