Grants in Delaware: 1970+ Funding Opportunities

Organizations in Delaware can access federal grants open to all states, Delaware-specific state agency funding, regional foundation awards, and corporate giving programs. GrantAQ tracks every active grant available to Delaware nonprofits, schools, municipalities, and small businesses — and uses AI to match your organization to the funding you actually qualify for.

1970+

Grants Available

$43.5M

Total Funding Tracked

$1.8M

Average Award

DE

State

Top Funding Categories in Delaware

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Active Grants in Delaware

Ge Li & Ning Zhao Family Foundation — Grants Program
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Ge Li & Ning Zhao Family Foundation

Ge Li & Ning Zhao Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, DE. In 2023, the foundation distributed $10,191,745 in grants. Total assets: $282,599,844. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Robert And Ardis James Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Robert And Ardis James Foundation Inc

Robert And Ardis James Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wilmington, DE. In 2023, the foundation distributed $17,539,400 in grants. Total assets: $159,041,712. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Adobe Foundation — Grants Program
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Adobe Foundation

Adobe Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, DE. In 2023, the foundation distributed $15,009,001 in grants. Total assets: $30,089,367. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
John & Tami Marick Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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John & Tami Marick Foundation Inc

John & Tami Marick Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wilmington, DE. In 2023, the foundation distributed $10,243,204 in grants. Total assets: $274,763,075. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
American Electric Power Foundation — Grants Program
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American Electric Power Foundation

American Electric Power Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, DE. In 2023, the foundation distributed $26,713,952 in grants. Total assets: $74,342,346. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Crystal Trust Ua Dtd 12-25-47 Irenee Dupont Jr Ttee — Grants Program
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Crystal Trust Ua Dtd 12-25-47 Irenee Dupont Jr Ttee

Crystal Trust Ua Dtd 12-25-47 Irenee Dupont Jr Ttee is a private foundation based in Montchanin, DE. In 2023, the foundation distributed $11,190,817 in grants. Total assets: $239,520,299. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Head & Heart Foundation Tr — Grants Program
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Head & Heart Foundation Tr

Head & Heart Foundation Tr is a private foundation based in Wilmington, DE. In 2023, the foundation distributed $13,040,000 in grants. Total assets: $240,650,644. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Morgridge Family Foundation — Grants Program
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Morgridge Family Foundation

Morgridge Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, DE. In 2023, the foundation distributed $12,077,438 in grants. Total assets: $244,345,023. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Shelby Cullom Davis Charitable Fund Inc — Grants Program
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Shelby Cullom Davis Charitable Fund Inc

Shelby Cullom Davis Charitable Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Wilmington, DE. In 2023, the foundation distributed $114,396,076 in grants. Total assets: $2,715,444,397. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
La Vida Feliz Foundation — Grants Program
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La Vida Feliz Foundation

La Vida Feliz Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, DE. In 2023, the foundation distributed $24,540,000 in grants. Total assets: $353,994,029. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Longwood Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Longwood Foundation Inc

Longwood Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wilmington, DE. In 2023, the foundation distributed $27,765,528 in grants. Total assets: $807,087,298. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
The Valour Foundation — Grants Program
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The Valour Foundation

The Valour Foundation is a private foundation based in Dover, DE. In 2023, the foundation distributed $10,132,761 in grants. Total assets: $47,207,863. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Bern Schwartz Family Foundation — Grants Program
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Bern Schwartz Family Foundation

Bern Schwartz Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, DE. In 2023, the foundation distributed $13,833,679 in grants. Total assets: $4,849,012. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Bay And Paul Foundations Inc — Grants Program
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Bay And Paul Foundations Inc

Bay And Paul Foundations Inc is a private foundation based in Wilmington, DE. In 2023, the foundation distributed $15,855,305 in grants. Total assets: $52,222. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Three Sisters Foundation — Grants Program
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Three Sisters Foundation

Three Sisters Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, DE. In 2023, the foundation distributed $12,000,000 in grants. Total assets: $77,923,494. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Essex Avenue Foundation — Grants Program
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Essex Avenue Foundation

Essex Avenue Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, DE. In 2023, the foundation distributed $23,424,750 in grants. Total assets: $552,099,185. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
The Champlin Foundation — Grants Program
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The Champlin Foundation

The Champlin Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, DE. In 2023, the foundation distributed $18,438,879 in grants. Total assets: $422,072,861. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Abbas Storehouse Foundation — Grants Program
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Abbas Storehouse Foundation

Abbas Storehouse Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, DE. In 2023, the foundation distributed $15,055,975 in grants. Total assets: $21,893,601. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Lisa Dean Moseley Foundation — Grants Program
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Lisa Dean Moseley Foundation

Lisa Dean Moseley Foundation is a private foundation based in Rockland, DE. In 2023, the foundation distributed $14,000,000 in grants. Total assets: $111,685,516. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Moise Y Safra Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Moise Y Safra Foundation Inc

Moise Y Safra Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wilmington, DE. In 2023, the foundation distributed $13,740,332 in grants. Total assets: $55,163,512. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Erik E And Edith H Bergstrom Foundation A Charitable Trust — Grants Program
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Erik E And Edith H Bergstrom Foundation A Charitable Trust

Erik E And Edith H Bergstrom Foundation A Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Wilmington, DE. In 2023, the foundation distributed $13,424,790 in grants. Total assets: $203,401,314. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
First Eagle Investment Management Foundation — Grants Program
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First Eagle Investment Management Foundation

First Eagle Investment Management Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, DE. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,384,264 in grants. Total assets: $687,206. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Callahan Family Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Callahan Family Foundation Inc

Callahan Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wilmington, DE. In 2023, the foundation distributed $2,439,920 in grants. Total assets: $5,507,772. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
The Synopsys Foundation — Grants Program
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The Synopsys Foundation

The Synopsys Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, DE. In 2023, the foundation distributed $5,082,058 in grants. Total assets: $13,519,716. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline

Frequently Asked Questions: Delaware Grants

What types of grants are available in Delaware?

Delaware organizations can access federal grants (open to all states), Delaware-specific state agency grants, regional foundation grants, and local community foundation awards. Federal programs represent the largest pool; state agency grants often have shorter application cycles and local preference.

Do I need to be incorporated in Delaware to apply for state grants?

For most Delaware state agency grants, yes — organizations must be registered to do business in Delaware and often must demonstrate primary service delivery within the state. Federal grants are open regardless of incorporation state, provided your program serves eligible populations.

How do I find Delaware state grant opportunities?

Delaware state agency grants are published through the state grants portal, individual agency websites (health department, arts commission, housing finance agency, etc.), and GrantAQ's aggregated database. GrantAQ pulls all active state grants alongside federal and foundation opportunities so you see everything in one place.

What is the deadline cycle for Delaware grants?

Delaware state grant deadlines vary widely by agency. Many education and health grants align with the state fiscal year (often July 1). Community development grants may have spring deadlines. Federal grants follow agency-specific cycles. GrantAQ tracks all deadlines and sends alerts before they close.

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