Delaware Community Foundation

Posted by on December 3, 2004

[posted from RFP Bulletin]

Delaware Community Foundation Invites Applications for Capital Grants Program
Deadline: January 31, 2005

The Delaware Community Foundation (<a href="http://www.delcf.org/">http://www.delcf.org/</a>), a nonprofit, philanthropic community organization created by and for the people of Delaware to build community, has announced the availability of application forms for its 2005 capital grants.

A minimum of $200,000 will be available for qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that serve Delawareans. The grants, which will be awarded in June 2005, are funded by the State of Delaware Fund and other charitable funds created by individuals and businesses to help meet the state’s most pressing needs.

The 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.

Projects should have a lasting, positive impact on the population or region served by the organization. Priority will be given to organizations that have completed a significant portion of their fundraising or can demonstrate the ability to accomplish their project goals successfully. Former capital grant recipients must wait for the completion of two grant cycles before applying for another capital grant, and multi-year capital campaigns can be funded only once by the DCF. 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.

Each grant request must be submitted on a DCF 2005 Capital Grant Application Form, which can be printed from the DCF Web site. See the Web site for complete program information and application guidelines.

RFP Link: <a href="http://www.delcf.org/Apply_4_1.htm">http://www.delcf.org/Apply_4_1.htm</a>

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