At the DCF, we partner with generous people and organizations who care about building opportunity and improving the lives of the people of Delaware in a variety of ways. With almost 1,100 charitable funds addressing different aspects of quality of life, we help donors maximize the impact of their charitable giving by leveraging our community knowledge and relationships.
Ways to Give
We strive to help donors achieve their charitable goals, maximizing impact and tax advantages. Donors can give in a variety of ways, ranging from cash to real estate to planned gifts. Learn more about the different opportunities.
DCF funds support issues ranging from education to the arts to workforce development. Give to a cause that matters to you by supporting one of our 1,100 funds.
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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What is it?
Study group
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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