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Grants Available in Delaware (2026)

As of 2026, Delaware organizations can access 2,491 active grants with a median award ceiling of $500,000. Top funding agencies include National Institutes of Health, U.S. National Science Foundation, Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA. These grants are available to nonprofits, municipalities, and school districts statewide, with deadlines updated daily by GrantSonar.

2,491

Open Grants

$500,000

Median Award Ceiling

Top Funders by Total Funding

  1. 1.Munitions Directorate$750,000,000
  2. 2.U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)$602,750,000
  3. 3.HRSA — Health & Human Services$446,384,000
  4. 4.U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)$250,000,000
  5. 5.Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) — Hazard Mitigation Grant Programs$201,800,000

Top Funders by Open Grants

  1. 1.National Institutes of Health222 grants
  2. 2.U.S. National Science Foundation51 grants
  3. 3.Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA25 grants
  4. 4.Administration for Community Living23 grants
  5. 5.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA20 grants

Upcoming Grant Deadlines in Delaware

LONGWOOD FOUNDATION INC
Closes Sep 1, 2026

A Catalyst to Strengthen Nonprofits to Better Serve Their Communities

LONGWOOD FOUNDATION INC
Closes Sep 1, 2026

We welcome applications from organizations seeking to improve the quality of life and future of the state of Delaware and/or the Kennett Square area (…

LONGWOOD FOUNDATION INC
Closes Sep 1, 2026

We welcome applications from organizations seeking to improve the quality of life and future of the state of Delaware and/or the Kennett Square area (…

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Grants in Delaware: Frequently Asked Questions

What grants are available in Delaware right now?

Delaware organizations can currently access roughly 2,491 active grant opportunities tracked by GrantSonar, spanning federal, state, and private foundation funding. The list is updated daily as new opportunities are posted and closed ones drop off.

Who is eligible for grants in Delaware?

Grants in Delaware are available to a wide range of organizations — nonprofits, municipalities, counties and state agencies, school districts, tribal entities, and in some programs small businesses. Eligibility varies by program, so GrantSonar filters opportunities against your organization's specific type and service area.

What is the typical grant size in Delaware?

Across open Delaware grants the median award ceiling is $500,000. Individual awards range from a few thousand dollars for local community programs to multi-million-dollar federal and foundation grants, depending on the funder and program.

Which agencies fund the most grants in Delaware?

The most active grant funders for Delaware organizations include National Institutes of Health, U.S. National Science Foundation, Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA, alongside state agencies and private foundations. GrantSonar tracks these sources daily so new opportunities surface as soon as they open.

How can Delaware nonprofits find grants they actually qualify for?

Delaware nonprofits can use GrantSonar to match their mission, budget, and service area against every grant in the database and receive AI-ranked alerts when a fitting opportunity opens. This replaces manually checking dozens of agency and foundation portals.

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