Pettinaro Supports Delaware Communities Grant

The Pettinaro Supports Delaware Communities Grant offers vital funding to nonprofits addressing critical needs in Delaware, such as education, health, and community development. This initiative, inspired by the philanthropic spirit of Verino and Midge Pettinaro, emphasizes the importance of community support and equity. Organizations that align with these goals are encouraged to apply, fostering a culture of giving and collective improvement within the state.

Each year, the DCF awards millions of dollars in grants to support the work of nonprofits addressing Delaware’s greatest needs and opportunities, with an eye to building opportunity and advancing equity.
Most DCF grants are from donor advised funds. Nonprofits are invited to apply for the grant opportunities on this page, including the DCF’s Community Impact Grants, which are funded by generous donors who believe in our work to build opportunity and advance equity in Delaware.
This fund knows that our strength lies not only in the words we stand by, but most importantly through the actions of our initiatives. This organization stems from the humble mindset of Verino and Midge Pettinaro that “one always gives more than they may receive.” This organization was created to better community through love and kindness.
Pettinaro Supports Delaware Communities will support requests from organizations focused on one of these areas:

• ChildrenCommunity DevelopmentEducationHealthCommunity Insecurities (Food, Housing, Basic Needs)

Eligibility

Nonprofits addressing Delaware’s greatest needs and opportunities.

Ineligibility

We are not able to support:IndividualsNon-501(c)3 nonprofit organizationsPurchase of office equipment, furniture, or or standard office expenses related to the operation of an organization (e.g. web site services, computer software, desktop or laptop computers, office phone systems, etc.)Sports clubs, leagues, or facilitiesPublic or tuition-based educational institutionsFundraising entities for programs and organizations that are primarily supported through public funding (e.g., schools, parks, libraries)Purchase of vehicles (i.e., mobile machines that transport people or cargo)EndowmentPublic or tuition-based educational institutionsDebt reductionReligious organizations for sectarian purposes (However, projects that serve the entire community, regardless of religious affiliation, are eligible for support.)Annual fundraising campaignsProjects completed before June of the current yearSpecial eventsFundraising entities for programs and organizations that are primarily supported through public funding (e.g. schools, parks, libraries)