The Community’s Foundation (TCF) and The Foundation for Delaware County (the Foundation) have announced the 2026 Partners in Giving competitive grantmaking cycle, a collaborative funding initiative designed to better support nonprofits serving Delaware County.
For the 2026 Partners in Giving Grant cycle, funding will be considered for organizations focused on community development, health, hospice and home care, supportive services for cancer survivors, and youth development.
The application opens on January 15, 2026, and is due on February 19, 2026. Questions from nonprofits may be directed to Mischico Warren at The Foundation for Delaware County or Claire Baker with TCF.
TCF and the Foundation are working side-by-side to identify opportunities where joint action can yield greater results.
This includes shared tools that make grant applications more accessible, coordinated timelines that reduce administrative burden for grantee partners, or aligned funding priorities that direct resources toward the community’s highest needs.
Through this shared approach, the two foundations aim to reduce duplication, improve access to resources, and create a more seamless funding experience.
This collaborative approach fosters stronger relationships between the two foundations and the nonprofit sector, builds a shared understanding of local challenges and opportunities, and reinforces a joint commitment to equitable, high-impact philanthropy in Delaware County.
This spirit of partnership is reflected in specific initiatives that make it easier for nonprofits to engage with both foundations and focus more of their energy on delivering impact.
By aligning processes, sharing expertise, and coordinating opportunities, nonprofits can more easily navigate support systems, strengthen organizational capacity, and maximize collective community impact.
Find out more information at the Foundation and TCF.
The Community’s Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering philanthropy and strengthening communities across the Greater Philadelphia region.
TCF manages charitable funds that support scholarships, grantmaking, and community-based programs, empowering individuals and organizations to make a lasting impact on the causes they care about most.
Each year, TCF supports hundreds of students and nonprofits, helping to build a more vibrant, equitable, and connected community.
In FY2025, TCF awarded 140 scholarships totaling nearly $180,000 to students pursuing a range of academic and career goals.
In addition to scholarship funding, TCF awarded over 250 grants, distributing $837,891 to nonprofit organizations across the Greater Philadelphia region.
Find out more about TCF.
The Foundation for Delaware County is the largest grantmaking philanthropy in Delaware County. It 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 in Delaware County 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.
The Foundation hosts Delaware County’s annual giving day – Delco Gives.
Delco Gives has raised nearly $4 million for hundreds of nonprofits since it launched in 2024. The third annual Delco Gives will take place from May 6-7, 2026.
In addition, the Foundation operates Family Village, which includes Delaware County WIC, Healthy Start, and Nurse-Family Partnership. Family Village is a centralized hub where families can access supportive services for pregnancy through early childhood, all in one place.
Find out more about the Foundation, and follow them on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X at @DelcoFdn.
