The Foundation for Delaware County recently announced a new funding opportunity for nonprofits serving Delaware County.
The Foundation’s new Associates Board has a Community Grants Program offering nonprofits the opportunity to apply for up to a $5K grant to support their missions. A maximum of $25K will be awarded to local nonprofits with an operating budget under $500K.
The application is open and will close on Oct. 16.
Nonprofits are encouraged to apply here.
The Associates Board of The Foundation for Delaware County is comprised of young professionals committed to driving positive change in our community by providing grants of up to $5,000 to local nonprofits.
Learn more about the Foundation’s Associates Board here.
The Foundation for Delaware County is the largest grantmaking philanthropy in Delaware County.
One of 900 community foundations across the U.S., the Foundation offers support and resources for nonprofits of every size, helps generous people give with more impact, brings together funders, nonprofits, and elected officials to address critical community problems, and responds to major challenges and crises as they arise.
In addition to grant funding, the Foundation operates the Center for Nonprofit Excellence to strengthen Delaware County’s nonprofit community through training workshops and peer learning opportunities.
The Foundation encourages philanthropy by connecting donors to worthy causes through efficient charitable giving vehicles like donor-advised and scholarship funds.
On May 8-9, 2024, the Foundation launched Delaware County’s first 24-hour online giving day, Delco Gives Day.
The event raised more than $1.7M from more than 9,600 donors for 281 nonprofits. Stay tuned for the second annual Delco Gives on May 8-9, 2025.
In addition, the Foundation operates the prestigious public health programs Healthy Start, the WIC nutrition program, and Nurse-Family Partnership, as well as the Housing Opportunities Program for Equity (HOPE), El Centro (a Hispanic resource center) and a health resource center for students in the Chester Upland School District.
To learn more, visit the Foundation, and follow them on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X at @DelcoFdn.
