GEORGETOWN — Delaware Community Foundation announces a cycle of Specific Interest Grants to benefit eligible non-profit organizations across Delaware.

The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. April 5.  

“Specific interest funds are created by donors to support issues they are particularly passionate about,” said Stuart Comstock-Gay, DCF president and CEO.

“These annual grant programs provide funds to nonprofits and programs that work within specific areas of activity or populations. This cycle will focus on education, the arts, animal welfare, racial justice and organizations that work with at-risk youth.” 

Available grants are:   

• The Tubby Raymond Fund offering a one-time funding opportunity to organizations providing athletic-based educational and mentoring programs for at-risk youth in Delaware. These focused grants, ranging from $5,000-$7,500, complement the wider range of youth programs supported annually by the fund. 
• African American Empowerment, a DCF Giving Circle, will provide support of educational programs and projects that promote racial justice with grants of $1,000 to $2,500. The fund’s goal is to establish a permanent source of funding for causes important to African Americans throughout the state. 

Six funds housed at the Delaware Community Foundation will offer grants in four areas of interest are:

• Statewide small arts grants of $1,000 - $2,500 for programs and projects are being offered through the Dave Ryerson Fund and the Beekhuis Community Fund.
• Support from $2,500 - $7,500 is available to educational programs and projects that benefit animals and animal welfare through the Walls and Turner Charitable Fund and the Freida Dolby Fund. 
• Grants of $1,000 - $2,500 in support of educational programs and projects that promote racial justice are available through the Quintin E. Primo Jr. Fund for Racial Justice and the African American Empowerment Fund.
• Grants of $2,500 - $5,000 are available to education and financial assistance programs for at-risk children and/or young adults up to age 21 through the 21st Century Children’s Fund.

For Specific Interest Grant eligibility and parameters, visit delcf.org/grants. Applicants will be notified of decisions in late April 2024.