In DCF fiscal year 2022 (July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022)
To learn more about our impact in partnership with donors and others who care about the community, check out our Annual Report and our Donor Impact Report.
Annual Report
Every year we put our best foot forward to progress towards our vision of a better Delaware. View our current Annual Report to see how the DCF is building opportunity and advancing equity in Delaware.
In our new Donor Impact Report, see how donors partner with us to make a difference in unique and powerful ways on the causes they care about, in Delaware and around the country.
In partnership with the Arsht-Cannon Fund, University of Delaware and others to increase our communities’ knowledge and understanding of our thriving Latino communities
Community Impact Grants
Community Impact Grants
One of the ways the DCF is building opportunity and advancing equity for all in Delaware is through our Community Impact Grants….
Delaware have stepped up to respond to growing and changing community needs during the pandemic. Learn about the impact generous people have made by supporting grants through the DCF.
The Community Needs Grant helped us serve over 1,000,000 meals to homeless, displaced and hotel stayers.
– Emmanual Ennio, Code Purple Kent County
Early in the pandemic, the DCF stepped up immediately. The Strategic Response Fund provided money for immediate shelter for those experiencing homelessness, most of whom were families.
– Trudie Thompson, Mildred H. & Ray A. Thompson Fund
As I begin my life's work as a nurse, I will always remember to give back to not only the community, but to philanthropy organizations such as (the DCF), who give tirelessly to others to help achieve personal goals.
– TyAnna Handy, DCF scholarship recipient
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Request Wiring Instructions
Agencies receiving DCF grants must serve the state of Delaware and its residents without discrimination based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, national origin or sexual orientation.
We do not support:
Individuals
Non-501(c)3 nonprofit organizations
Purchase of office equipment, furniture, or or standard office expenses related to the operation of an organization (e.g. web site services, computer software, desktop or laptop computers, office phone systems, etc.)
Sports clubs, leagues, or facilities
Public or tuition-based educational institutions
Fundraising entities for programs and organizations that are primarily supported through public funding (e.g., schools, parks, libraries)
Purchase of vehicles (i.e., mobile machines that transport people or cargo)
Endowment
Public or tuition-based educational institutions
Debt reduction
Religious organizations for sectarian purposes (However, projects that serve the entire community, regardless of religious affiliation, are eligible for support.)
Annual fundraising campaigns
Projects completed before June of the current year
Special events
Fundraising entities for programs and organizations that are primarily supported through public funding (e.g. schools, parks, libraries)
An engaged group of community volunteers comprises the DCF Grants Committee, which reviews proposals
submitted to our discretionary grant programs and makes recommendations to the DCF Board. Learn more
about them here.
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Request information
Point back to fund page
QCD/RMD explanation
Can DCF help me with my corporate clients charitable giving? Yes! Business and corporate giving programs and availability through the DCF
Legacy Society?
Calculators – annuities and endowments?
Planned giving tools – plannedgiving.com
Established and convert
How to Apply
First, read the program details and eligibility requirements for the specific grant you are interested in.
Log in or create a new account if you haven’t previously.
Select the program you wish to apply for.
An engaged group of community volunteers comprises the DCF Grants Committee, which reviews proposals
submitted to our discretionary grant programs and makes recommendations to the DCF Board. Learn more
about them here.
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