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Youth Philanthropy Board Grant– Sussex County

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Delaware Community Foundation
Last Updated: December 06, 2025

Summary

The Youth Philanthropy Board Grant in Sussex County aims to support nonprofits that enhance family success, particularly for at-risk families facing mental health challenges, violence, and food insecurity. In 2026, the grant will also provide funding for educational support and recreational activities, ensuring that families have access to essential services that promote stability and growth.

Overview

Youth Philanthropy Board Grant– Sussex County In 2026, The Sussex County YPB will fund nonprofits that support family success, especially those at-risk families experiencing mental health issues, domestic/gun violence, and/or food insecurity/homelessness. They will also fund support services for those who are in need of assistance for early to secondary education, recreational (art/sports) activities, or finding jobs.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.

What Delaware Community Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
323
Total given
$41.89M
Median grant
$25K
Range
$5,300–$10.75M
  • By dollars: Delaware 39%, Virginia 26%, Pennsylvania 15%. Top recipient cities: Wilmington, DE; Newark, DE; Dover, DE.
  • 46% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 24% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

nonprofitsfamily-servicesmental-healthdomestic-violencegun-violence-preventionfood-securityhomelesseducationyouth-programsartsyouth-sportsworkforce-development

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