Youth Philanthropy Boards (YPB) Grants

Geographic Scope: New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties, Delaware

Overview:
The DCF supports Youth Philanthropy Boards (YPBs) in each of Delaware's three counties. YPBs are composed of high school students from public, independent, and diocesan schools who make annual grant recommendations to support impactful projects in their communities.

What YPBs Do:

• Develop a focus area for grant-making each year
• Solicit and evaluate proposals from nonprofits
• Conduct site visits to organizations
• Award grants to selected nonprofits
• Build skills that foster lifelong philanthropic giving
• Connect to Delaware's nonprofit community

New Castle County ($20,000 total):
Programs that increase access to services providing youth with necessities, including:

• Mental health support
• Safe housing
• Food security
• Programs with educational components

Kent County ($20,000 total):
Nonprofits addressing vital conditions of health:

• Services for the homeless
• Mental health support
• Violence prevention
• Student support
• Conservation of land

Sussex County ($25,000 total):
Support for students and families related to social, economic, and educational development:

• K-12 sports
• Mentoring and tutoring
• Basic needs assistance
• Addiction recovery/prevention
• Mental health (including animal therapy)

Eligibility:

• 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
• Must serve Delaware and its residents
• Cannot discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, national origin, or sexual orientation
• Subject to same DCF funding restrictions

302.504.5239

To sponsor YPB students in one county or statewide, contact the above.

How to Apply

Nonprofits interested in applying for YPB grants should:

1. Check the YPB focus area for their county
2. Determine alignment with that year's priorities
3. Submit application through the DCF online grant portal at delcf.org
4. Follow standard DCF grant application procedures
5. Be prepared for potential site visits from YPB student members

Note: Specific application deadlines and detailed requirements are not provided in the content. Organizations should contact the DCF directly at 302.571.8004 or visit delcf.org/apply-for-grants/ for current application details.