$1M In Grants Available For Delaware County Groups

MEDIA, PA – The Foundation for Delaware County launched its first competitive grantmaking cycle on Monday, April 30 and nonprofit, educational, and governmental groups can apply for grants now on the foundation's website.

Grants awarded through the new program will help foundation's mission and initial goals to improve the health and quality of life of children and families in Delaware County.

The foundation plans to award $1 million in grant funds in this year’s funding cycle with these program priorities:

• Children's Health and Nutrition;
• Maternity and Prenatal/Postnatal Care;
• Preventative Health Care;
• Opioid Addiction/Substance Use;
• Hospice and Home Healthcare Services;
• Strengthening the Nonprofit Community.

The Foundation for Delaware County will award grants of up to $50,000 per year to groups working in the above listed areas.

The average award is likely to be in the $10,000 to $25,000 range, according to the foundation. A limited number of multi-year grants will be awarded, as well.

Agencies located in the county – as well as agencies which address the needs of the most vulnerable populations, including families living in poverty, immigrants and non-English speakers – will be treated with higher priority, according to the foundation.

All grant proceeds must be used to provide programs and services in Delaware County.

Types of grants that will be considered include: general operating support, program or project support, capacity building, advocacy and awareness, capital expenditures, and endowment match campaigns.

Organizations may apply for more than one grant type and for up to three years in funding, though the maximum total awarded per agency will be $100,000.

For further details about the foundation’s grantmaking priorities and preferences, and how to apply, go to the "For Nonprofits" section of the foundation's website here.

Proposals are due on-line June 30 with awards to be announced by October 31.

The Foundation for Delaware County was founded in 2016 and is the largest philanthropy serving Delaware County. Operating as the County’s community foundation, it is headquartered in Media with offices in Chester, Upper Darby and Springfield. The foundation provides grants to improve the health and quality of life for the diverse residents in this thriving county, with emphases that include maternal and children's health, hospice and home care, and support for those living with cancer

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