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Arsht-Cannon Fund

Q: How much funding does Arsht-Cannon Fund provide?

Arsht-Cannon Fund provides Varies by grant (individual grants ranged from $5,000 - $40,000 in 2025) in funding.

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Funding Amount

Varies by grant (individual grants ranged from $5,000 - $40,000 in 2025)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Arsht-Cannon Fund

Geographic Scope: Delaware statewide

Focus Areas:

Language learning and family literacy

Youth and arts programs

Leadership development

Hispanic small business support

Health education

Educational opportunities for Hispanic communities

Background:
The Arsht-Cannon Fund (ACF) has been supporting opportunities for Hispanic communities in Delaware for 20 years (since 2004). It has awarded over $12 million to 150 organizations. The fund was endowed by the Honorable Roxana Cannon Arsht (Delaware's first female judge) and her husband S. Samuel Arsht (prominent corporate attorney and founding partner of Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell). Their daughter Adrienne Arsht helped shape the ACF's early focus on serving Hispanic communities through educational opportunities.

2025 Awards:
The ACF awarded $570,000 to 25 nonprofits in 2025, divided into six impact areas:

Language Learning and Family Literacy

Developmental, Academic and Arts Programming

Advocacy and Leadership Development

Latino Small Business Development/Economic Development

Health-related Education, Coaching, and Support

Special Initiatives

Eligibility:

Must serve Delaware and its residents

Must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations

Cannot discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, national origin, or sexual orientation

What DCF Does Not Fund:

Individuals

Non-501(c)(3) organizations

Purchase of office equipment, furniture, or standard office expenses

Sports clubs, leagues, or facilities

Public or tuition-based educational institutions

Fundraising entities for programs primarily supported by public funding

Purchase of vehicles

Endowments

Debt reduction

Religious organizations for sectarian purposes

Annual fundraising campaigns

Projects completed before June of the current year

Special events

Contact:
Mike DiPaolo, VP of Philanthropy and Southern Delaware
[email protected]

How to Apply

1. Read the program details and eligibility requirements
2. Visit the DCF online grant portal
3. Click "Apply Now" button
4. Log in or create a new account if you haven't previously applied
5. Select the Arsht-Cannon Fund program
6. Complete and submit the application

Submission Method: Online grant portal at delcf.org

Review Process:
An engaged group of community volunteers comprises the DCF Grants Committee, which reviews proposals submitted to grant programs and makes recommendations to the DCF Board.

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