Human Service Grant Program

The Human Service Grant Program, funded by Sussex County with $225,000, aims to support county-wide non-profit agencies enhancing health and human services. Grants range from $500 to $3,500, with an average of $2,400 in FY 2024. Eligible organizations must have a minimum of two years of service in Sussex County. The program emphasizes reasonable and realistic funding requests to meet budget constraints while fostering a safe, healthy, and self-sufficient community.

The Sussex County Council has made available $225,000 for their Human Service Grants program. The Human Service Grant program provides grants to established county-wide non-profit agencies for the purpose of enhancing health and human services which contribute to a safe, healthy and self-sufficient community. Funds provide grants that assist organizations with resources in support of programs or capital purchases.
Please realize that we receive numerous applications for this program so the Council asks that your request for funding be reasonable, realistic, and within our budgetary constraints. FY 2024’s average grant, excluding senior centers who get a flat amount, was $2,400. The range of the grant amounts awarded was $500 to $3,500.

Ineligibility

Organizations that have not been performing services in Sussex County for at least 2 years will not qualify.