Delaware Division of the Arts Access Grants
Nonprofit organizations and government units in Delaware offering arts programs can receive up to US $1,250 in project support to present professional artists and expand public arts access. Grants from Delaware Division of the Arts help fund arts activities in non-traditional venues, reach underserved audiences, and support lifelong learning and community cultural expression.
Delaware Division of the Arts
Delaware Arts Funding via Delaware Division
Delaware community-based nonprofits, schools, colleges, and government entities presenting professional arts programs can access funding through the Delaware Division of the Arts’ Arts Access Grant, with awards up to US $5,000. Support covers performing, visual, literary, media, or folk arts projects, including occasional arts programming that expands community arts access across Delaware.
Delaware Division of the Arts
Artist Residency Funding from Delaware Division of the Arts
Delaware PreK–12 schools and eligible nonprofit preschool agencies can obtain support for in-school artist residencies that integrate visual, literary, performing, or media arts into standards-based curriculum or teacher professional development. Grants from Delaware Division of the Arts help Delaware arts educators bring professional teaching artists into classrooms and workshops to build skills, creativity, and measurable learning outcomes.
Delaware Division of the Arts
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Support for Culture
Nonprofit cultural institutions in the U.S. offering arts and science programs, especially those engaging youth, may be eligible for more than US $100,000 to support program, capital, or limited general and endowment needs. Hearst Foundation supports art and culture in Delaware through organizations such as museums, theaters, ballets, symphonies, and arts education or STEAM initiatives.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Kenny Family Foundation Grants for Delaware Arts
Kenny Family Foundation provides Delaware arts and culture nonprofits with small-scale support through its Active Partners micro grant program. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations in New Castle County can request approximately US $100 in ShopRite gift cards, which may help with events, performances, or other community-focused arts activities that align with the foundation’s mission.
Kenny Family Foundation
Delaware Jazz Presenting Funding via Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
Applications due Aug 31, 2026
Nonprofit or government arts presenters in Delaware that regularly present touring artists can apply for Jazz Touring Network membership to support jazz programming and tours. With a mission to expand jazz presentation, Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation provides professional development, block-booking opportunities, and up to US $3,000 to strengthen diverse, accessible jazz performances in the mid-Atlantic region.
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
Hansen Family Foundation Arts and Culture Grants
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits, including those 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 work. Smaller organizations with budgets under $1 million and reasonable overhead may be especially competitive for this global funding opportunity.
Hansen Family Foundation
Presser Foundation Music Grants in Delaware
Applications due Sep 15, 2026
Nonprofit music performance, presenting, and music education organizations in Delaware can seek funding for general operating support or resilience efforts through the Presser Foundation’s Special Projects Grants. With a mission to promote musical education and philanthropy, the foundation provides US $5,000 - US $25,000 to eligible groups within its regional 75-mile Philadelphia service area.
Presser Foundation
Bank of America Foundation Arts Grants in Delaware
Applications due Sep 16, 2026
Bank of America Foundation provides Delaware arts and culture nonprofits with project-focused funding for programs in arts, historic preservation, education, and human services. 501(c)(3) public charities in Delaware, especially those with strong track records, can apply for US $5,000 - US $40,000, typically for one-year, program-specific grants rather than general operating support.
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Storytelling Project Funding from Jesse W Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits in the U.S. can receive more than US $50,000 to develop storytelling projects that highlight their preservation, education, or wellness impact. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant may benefit Delaware arts and culture groups whose work fits these pillars and needs support sharing their stories.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Delaware Community Foundation Grants for Delaware Arts
Applications due Sep 26, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations using arts programming for social change in New Castle County, Delaware can seek up to US $10,000 to support impactful initiatives. Delaware Community Foundation’s Next Generation North prioritizes future-thinking, collaborative arts projects that serve vulnerable or underserved residents and demonstrate strong management, community involvement, and clear evaluation plans.
Delaware Community Foundation
Delaware Valley Legacy Fund LGBTQ+ Arts Grants
Applications due Oct 24, 2026
LGBTQ+-serving 501(c)(3) organizations in Delaware and the Greater Philadelphia region can apply for Delaware Valley Legacy Fund’s Emerging Needs Grant, awarding up to US $5,000 for programs in areas like arts and culture. Funding supports projects where a majority of participants are LGBTQ+, with priority for communities of color and other underrepresented groups.
The Delaware Valley Legacy Fund
Joseph Robert Foundation Arts Grants in Delaware
Letter of inquiry due Oct 30, 2026
Delaware arts nonprofits, especially those focused on innovative visual arts, can seek funding for general operations or specific programs and projects. Focused on arts, animal welfare, and environmental initiatives, the Joseph Robert Foundation supports 501(c)(3) organizations in the mid-Atlantic region with awards up to US $10,000, prioritizing smaller, local groups.
Joseph Robert Foundation
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grants for Delaware Community Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Delaware 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding can access funding through the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. This national funder supports charitable organizations that respect people, life, and the environment, which may include arts and culture initiatives that advance community well-being.
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Youth and Family Support Grants from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office can apply for The Tjx Foundation’s grants supporting basic needs, at-risk youth education, workforce readiness, and safety from domestic violence. Delaware arts nonprofits that also provide these services for vulnerable families and children may be eligible.
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Delaware Division of the Arts Support for Arts Organizations
Letter of inquiry due Jan 15, 2027
Delaware arts nonprofits focused on creating, presenting, or teaching the arts can access funding through the Delaware Division of the Arts to build management capacity and cover basic operating expenses. This StartUp Program offers up to US $2,500 and serves as an entry point to the Division’s broader general operating support opportunities.
Delaware Division of the Arts
Delaware Division of the Arts Grants for Delaware Facilities
Applications due Mar 2, 2027
Focused on arts facilities, Delaware Division of the Arts invites Delaware nonprofit arts organizations to seek up to US $20,000 for renovations, safety upgrades, and critical building systems or equipment. Eligible groups must own or hold a long-term lease on their space, and projects should address structural, safety, accessibility, or operational needs.
Delaware Division of the Arts
Delaware Division of the Arts Support
Applications due Mar 2, 2027
Nonprofit arts organizations and public schools in Delaware can seek funding to deliver standards-based arts learning for pre K–12 students. Focused on arts and culture education, Delaware Division of the Arts invites applicants to develop partnerships, in-school and extended-time programs, arts integration projects, and curriculum or assessment tools that enhance existing arts programs.
Delaware Division of the Arts
Operating Support Grants for Delaware Arts Nonprofits
Applications due Mar 2, 2027
Delaware arts nonprofits with a primary arts mission can use this grant for general operating expenses, including staff, artist fees, facilities, and program costs. Delaware arts organizations can access funding through Delaware Division of the Arts on a staggered three-year cycle, with full and interim applications supporting sustained, year-round arts programming.
Delaware Division of the Arts
Delaware Division of the Arts Education Grants
Applications due Mar 2, 2027
Delaware public schools, districts, and nonprofit arts organizations can receive funding to deliver standards-based arts learning experiences for Pre K–12 students across Delaware. Focused on arts education partnerships, Delaware Division of the Arts supports projects like in-school artist residencies, extended-time arts programs, arts integration with other subjects, and development of curriculum or assessment tools that enhance existing arts programs.
Delaware Division of the Arts
Community Arts Funding for Delaware Nonprofits via Delaware Division of the Arts
Applications due Mar 3, 2027
Delaware-based nonprofit organizations, colleges, universities, and government entities whose primary mission is not the arts can seek $2,000 - $10,000 for community arts projects. Focused on arts and culture, Delaware Division of the Arts invites Delaware groups to fund public arts experiences, reach underserved audiences, support lifelong learning, and celebrate diverse cultural traditions.
Delaware Division of the Arts
Arts Programming Funding from PNC Foundation
Applications due Mar 4, 2027
Visual and performing arts organizations in Delaware and nearby counties can apply for $25,000 - $50,000 to deliver arts programming and expand access to the arts. With a mission to support visual and performing arts, PNC Foundation backs exhibitions, performances, festivals, pop-up experiences, and other initiatives that reach diverse audiences in Greater Philadelphia, Delaware, and Southern New Jersey.
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O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Grants for Community Services
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing community-focused programs such as economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief in Delaware and other O’Reilly Auto Parts communities may be eligible for project, operating, or capital support. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports organizations improving quality of life for underserved and underrepresented people, which can include arts groups with aligned missions.
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Delaware Arts Funding via Delaware Community Foundation
Applications due Apr 17, 2027
Nonprofit arts organizations in Delaware can receive US $1,000 - US $2,500 for small programs or projects that present performing, visual, literary, media, or folk arts, especially for audiences with limited access. Delaware Community Foundation supports both small organizations and larger groups with discrete arts initiatives across the state.
Delaware Community Foundation
Arts and Culture Funding from Howell Lockhart Seiple Trust
Full proposal due Apr 30, 2027
Arts and culture nonprofits, especially 501(c)(3) organizations, can seek approximately US $2,500 in support for programs from the Howell Lockhart Seiple Trust. While there are no geographic limits, Delaware arts organizations may be competitive alongside others in the Delaware Valley region, and projects can also span education, environment, health, human services, religion, and public benefit.
Howell Lockhart Seiple Trust
Mid Atlantic Arts Support for Folk Projects
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations, government units, and tribal governments in Delaware and other mid-Atlantic jurisdictions can receive US $1,000 - US $5,000 for folk and traditional arts community projects. Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation provides funding for performances, workshops, exhibitions, collaborations, fieldwork, and other publicly accessible activities that sustain traditional arts and cultures, with a required 1:1 non-federal match.
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation Grants for Delaware Presenters
Applications due May 1, 2027
Mid-Atlantic small and mid-size arts or community organizations in Delaware presenting performing arts can receive funding for public performances and community engagement activities. Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation provides Delaware arts and culture groups with up to US $750 - US $5,000, covering up to 50% of artist or company presentation costs, including fees, housing, per diem, and travel.
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