Costco Foundation Youth and Health Grants in Delaware
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Delaware that support children, education, or health and human services can apply for monetary grants from the Costco Foundation. Programs with clear community need, measurable outcomes, collaboration, and diverse financial support may be competitive, and museum-based initiatives serving children or families may be eligible if they meet these priorities.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Grants for Delaware Human Services
501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative human services or social problem-solving programs can apply for invitation-only funding that may benefit museums and cultural institutions in Delaware. The Creag Foundation supports smaller or evolving organizations that are testing new approaches to existing or previously unaddressed social issues across areas like arts, community development, and public safety.
Creag Foundation
Youth and Child Welfare Funding from Dan Paul Foundation
Museums and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Delaware that serve youth through education, enrichment, or child welfare programs can apply for Dan Paul Foundation grants up to US $15,000. Focus areas include early childhood development, youth development, environmental education, basic needs, homelessness, poverty, and refugee enrichment for children and young people.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Innovation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation provides Delaware early-stage social impact organizations with up to US $300,000 in unrestricted funding or investment capital over three years to scale proven solutions. Eligible independent nonprofits and impact-first for-profits must serve underserved communities and operate in priority regions including the U.S.; innovative, scalable museum-related initiatives may be considered.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Community Safety and Education Grants from State Farm
Museums and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Delaware can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives that strengthen local communities. Focused on auto and home safety, disaster preparedness and recovery, affordable housing, job training, financial literacy, and K–16 education, State Farm Companies Foundation invites eligible institutions and government programs to apply through its Good Neighbor Citizenship company grants.
State Farm Companies Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Support for Cultural Institutions
Museums and other cultural nonprofits in Delaware offering arts or science programming for U.S. audiences can seek more than US $100,000 for program, capital, or limited general support. William Randolph Hearst Foundation prioritizes arts education, artist development, and STEAM-focused science programs at well-established 501(c)(3) institutions with audited expenses of at least $2 million.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Delaware Community Health Funding via Labcorp
Delaware museums and cultural nonprofits working in health, education, or community services can seek support for programs such as food access, STEM education, or preventative healthcare. Focused on health, education, and community, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations to apply for grants reviewed in March and September.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Grants for Education
Museums and cultural organizations in Delaware working on education, children’s health, or family economic stability for urban low-income youth can apply for the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation’s grants, with requests of more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. Eligible applicants must have a U.S. Federal Taxpayer Identification Number and align with the foundation’s mission and values.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
PNC Foundation Grants for Delaware Education
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Delaware communities where PNC has a significant presence can seek funding for early childhood education and community economic development initiatives. Grants from PNC Foundation help museums and cultural organizations offer arts education, cultural enrichment, and community services, especially for low- and moderate-income children and families.
PNC Foundation
Health and Human Services Funding from Semnani Family Foundation
Delaware museums and cultural nonprofits serving marginalized or vulnerable communities can access funding for health, education, and humanitarian programs through Semnani Family Foundation. This private funder supports organizations in the U.S. and globally working on healthcare access, disaster relief, literacy, and related human and social services that benefit underserved populations.
Semnani Family Foundation
Delaware Nonprofit Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations working in charitable, educational, scientific, or medical fields can use this funding for programs carried out within the U.S. With a mission to strengthen broad-impact services, Sidney Stern Memorial Trust provides Delaware nonprofits with support for well-managed initiatives that significantly benefit their target populations and general welfare.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Grants for Community Programs
501(c)(3) nonprofits in Delaware can apply for Bank of America Foundation sponsorships to support community-focused programs in areas like arts and culture, community development, housing, workforce education, hunger, environment, and diversity and inclusion. Museums with qualifying programs or events may be eligible for this regional U.S. sponsorship support.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Social Services
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Non-sectarian nonprofits helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant can seek US $5,000 - US $250,000 for social and human services work, including poverty alleviation, disability support, and disaster relief. With a mission to empower disadvantaged individuals, Gupta Family Foundation provides funding to smaller organizations, and Delaware museums with qualifying 501(c)(3) status may be eligible.
Gupta Family Foundation
Hansen Family Foundation Arts and Culture Grants
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits, including museums in Delaware, can apply for Hansen Family Foundation grants of US $1,000 - US $10,000 to support arts and culture, education, children, animals, environmental, or humanitarian programs. Eligible organizations must have budgets under $1 million and overhead below 25% to be considered.
Hansen Family Foundation
Storytelling Funding from Jesse W Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Museums and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Delaware can seek the Storytelling Grant to showcase their community impact through compelling narratives, with awards of more than US $50,000. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation supports organizations working in preservation, education, or wellness, so museums with qualifying programs may be eligible to strengthen their storytelling efforts.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Delaware Community Foundation Grants for Arts
Applications due Sep 26, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations using arts programming for social change in New Castle County, Delaware can seek funding for initiatives with long-term social impact. Delaware Community Foundation’s Next Generation North supports fine, visual, performing, creative, and folk arts projects, including museum and cultural programs, with awards up to Up to US $10,000.
Delaware Community Foundation
Community Facilities Funding for Rural Organizations via USDA
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Delaware public bodies, community-based nonprofits, and Federally Recognized Tribes in rural areas can access funding through USDA: Rural Development to develop essential community facilities. Support can cover purchasing, constructing, or improving facilities, equipment, and related costs, including museums, libraries, community centers, public safety buildings, health facilities, and other qualifying rural infrastructure projects.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Delaware Community Programs Funding via Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Delaware 501(c)(3) organizations serving communities in the Southern region can seek funding for programmatic work such as education, children and families, poverty relief, disaster relief, health, animal welfare, or spiritual initiatives. Robinson Foundation provides single-year grants to established nonprofits active for more than three years; capital projects are not supported. Museums with eligible programs may benefit.
Robinson Foundation
Community Services Funding from Insperity
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations offering community services and operating where Insperity employees live and work can seek grants or event sponsorships to support key service and fundraising goals. Focused on community involvement and corporate citizenship, Insperity invites eligible charities, including museums that meet these criteria, to request financial, volunteer, or in-kind support once per year.
Insperity
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grants for Delaware Community Services
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Delaware 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations seeking support for community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding can access funding through the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. This national private foundation supports charitable projects that respect people, life, and the environment, so Delaware museums with qualifying nonprofit status and aligned programming may be eligible.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Community Programs Funding for Nonprofits from Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and local government entities supporting education, environment, entrepreneurship, or community enrichment near Georgia-Pacific manufacturing communities can seek funding, including in Delaware. Georgia-Pacific Foundation supports community-based programs and projects that enhance long-term well-being and sustainability in counties where its facilities operate; Delaware museums may be eligible if they meet these criteria.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Youth and Basic Needs Grants from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations near TJX locations can apply for TJX Foundation grants to support basic needs, out-of-school enrichment, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety programs. Museums in Delaware that meet these criteria and are within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office may be eligible to submit a letter of inquiry.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Grants for Delaware Museums
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
With a mission to help community-focused nonprofits, the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation provides Delaware museums and cultural institutions with US $1,000 - US $20,000 for programs, operations, and related needs. IRS-qualified U.S. nonprofits, including museums and other cultural organizations in Delaware, can apply during the designated spring or fall award rounds.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Community Vitality Funding from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven programs can apply for Ameriprise Financial’s Community Grants to support operations and programming. Museums in Delaware may be eligible if they provide arts education, cultural access, community development, or similar services and can demonstrate measurable outcomes and strong volunteer engagement.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Community Grants in Delaware
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Museums and other 501(c)(3) organizations in Delaware can seek project funding for education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, environmental, and community programs. Grants from Dr Scholl Foundation help U.S. nonprofits with one-year initiatives; organizations may submit one application per year for US $5,000 - US $25,000 in support.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Community Programs
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Delaware working on youth education, food insecurity, housing, or environmental stewardship projects can seek funding to expand their community impact. Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards offer US $30,000 - US $350,000 for programs such as academic enrichment, family services, community gardens, and other initiatives benefiting underserved young people and their families.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc