Delaware Community Foundation

Posted by on December 19, 2011

Delaware Community Foundation Invites Applications for Capital and Equipment Grants
Deadline: January 31, 2012

The Delaware Community Foundation is accepting applications for capital and equipment grants from nonprofit organizations that provide programs and services to residents of the state.

Through its capital grants program, the foundation seeks to support projects that have a lasting, positive impact on the population or region served by the applicant organization. DCF defines capital as “construction, major renovation or repair of buildings, and/or the purchase of land.” Capital grants typically range from $5,000 to $20,000, with a maximum award of $25,000.

Limited funding is allotted for the purchase of equipment; grants generally range from $2,000 to $7,000, with a maximum award of $10,000. Equipment grants will be awarded only for items essential to the applicant organization’s delivery of services.

The foundation supports organizations and programs that address a wide range of community needs, including but not limited to health and human services, the arts, humanities and culture, the environment, and housing and community development. The foundation seeks to fund initiatives that address new and emerging needs or incorporate new approaches to current needs; demonstrate vision, effectiveness, good management, and action for positive change; address diversity; encourage collaboration between agencies and reduce duplication of services; leverage funds from other sources; and create a sense of community through neighborhood involvement and outreach.

The foundation will not provide support for endowments, debt reduction, religious organizations for sectarian purposes, annual fundraising campaigns or general operating expenses, sports clubs or leagues, educational institutions, individuals, special events, or the purchase of vehicles.

Only 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations within the State of Delaware and those outside the state that benefit Delawareans are eligible to apply. Each organization is permitted to submit one capital grant application or one equipment grant application, but not both.

Visit the DCF Web site for complete program guidelines and application materials.

http://www.delcf.org/grants.html