Funding Amount

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Deadline

October 1, 2026

176 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

DFRC Grant Program

Funder: DFRC INC (Delaware Foundation for Reaching Children, Inc.)

Overview: Each year, DFRC distributes funding to nonprofit organizations and agencies across the state of Delaware that share the mission to enrich the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities. Since 1956, DFRC has awarded more than $6.5 million in funding to Delaware organizations in support of programs and services that encourage individuals with intellectual disabilities to maximize their potential, independence, enjoyment of life, and involvement in their communities.

Geographic Scope: Delaware (statewide)

Focus Areas:

  • Programs and services for individuals with intellectual disabilities

  • Support for organizations that enrich the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities

  • Programs that encourage independence and community involvement
  • Eligibility:

  • Nonprofit organizations and agencies operating in Delaware

  • Organizations with missions aligned with DFRC's mission
  • Application Deadline: October 1st by 4:30 p.m. (annual)

      Contact Information

    • Contact: Sandy Valle
    • Email: svalle@dfrc.org
    • Phone: (302) 454-2730
    • Email Subject Line: Grant Application Request
    • Address: 640 Plaza Drive, Newark, DE 19702

    2025 Grant Recipients:

  • Autism Delaware Art Therapy Express Program

  • Art Works For All

  • A-Team Delaware

  • Best Buddies Delaware

  • CarePlan

  • Down Syndrome Association of Delaware

  • Embrace Delaware

  • Forward Journey

  • Kent-Sussex Industries

  • Keystone Human Services

  • Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding

  • Waggies by Maggie and Friends
  • How to Apply

    How to Apply

    1. Request Application Materials
    - Contact Sandy Valle at svalle@dfrc.org or (302) 454-2730
    - Include "Grant Application Request" in the email subject line
    - Request application packet from DFRC office

    2. Submission Deadline
    - October 1st by 4:30 p.m. each year

    3. Submission Details
    - Specific application requirements and materials not detailed in provided content
    - Contact DFRC directly for complete application instructions and required materials

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    developmental-disabilitiesnonprofits

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