Potter Charitable Trust Grant

Potter Charitable Trust Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Delaware Community Foundation
Last Updated: June 03, 2025

Summary

The Potter Charitable Trust Grant supports nonprofit organizations aiding the economically underprivileged in Kent County, Delaware. Established in 1843, this trust funds initiatives focusing on crisis assistance, homelessness, hunger, and health care. Grants are awarded to programs demonstrating a lasting positive impact. Agencies must serve the state without discrimination, while the trust does not support individuals, non-501(c)(3) nonprofits, or certain educational and fundraising activities. Applications are welcomed from dedicated organizations making a difference.

Overview

Nonprofit organizations supporting the needy in Kent County are invited to apply for grants from the Benjamin F. Potter Trust through the Delaware Community Foundation. The purpose of the Benjamin F. Potter Trust, created in 1843 and one of the oldest continuing trusts of its type in the nation, is to aid the economically underprivileged in Kent County by supporting charitable organizations serving these individuals. The CenDel Foundation, which brings expertise in needs in Kent County, serves as the grant recommendation committee. The areas of focus considered for funding are: Crisis/emergency assistance funding for basic needs Homelessness Hunger Health care Grants will support proposals for charitable organizations and activities involving programs that have a lasting, positive impact on Kent County.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Agencies receiving DCF grants must serve the state of Delaware and its residents without discrimination based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, national origin or sexual orientation.

Ineligibility

We do not support:Individuals Non-501(c)3 nonprofit organizations Purchase 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 facilities Public or tuition-based educational institutions Fundraising 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) Endowment Public or tuition-based educational institutions Debt reduction Religious organizations for sectarian purposes (However, projects that serve the entire community, regardless of religious affiliation, are eligible for support.) Annual fundraising campaigns Projects completed before June of the current year Special events Fundraising entities for programs and organizations that are primarily supported through public funding (e.g. schools, parks, libraries)