The Foundation for Delaware County has opened its 2025 Impact Grants competitive grantmaking cycle..
This is in addition to its second annual Delco Gives nonprofit registration opening on Jan. 6.
For the 2025 Impact Grants cycle, the Foundation will consider awarding grant funding to organizations that address several of the Social Determinants of Health, including cancer survivors, community and economic development, healthcare, hospice and homecare, housing, and youth development.
These priorities reflect changes made by the Foundation’s board following the five-year evaluation of their Impact Grants portfolio.
Learn more about the Impact Grants portfolio evaluation.
Impact Grants proposals are due in the Foundation’s portal by 5 PM. On Feb. 6.
Award announcements will be made in late April, 2025.
The complete request for proposals can be found on The Foundation for Delaware County website.
The Foundation for Delaware County is the largest grantmaking philanthropy in Delaware County, and 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 online giving day, Delco Gives. Delco Gives raised more than $1.7M from more than 9,600 donors for 281 nonprofits.
A second annual Delco Gives is scheduled for May 8-9, 2025.
Find out more about the Foundation and its programs.
You can also follow them on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X at @DelcoFdn.
