Creag Foundation Grants for Delaware Human Services
501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative human services or social problem-solving programs in Delaware can apply for Creag Foundation’s invitation-only grants. Organizations must have held 501(c)(3) status for at least one year and may include smaller or established groups, such as theaters, seeking funding to pursue new directions or address unmet community needs.
Creag Foundation
Youth and Child Welfare Funding from DanPaul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving children and youth worldwide can seek funding for health, education, development, and welfare programs, including enrichment and leadership initiatives. Focused on child welfare, poverty, homelessness, environment, and refugee enrichment, the DanPaul Foundation offers grants up to US $15,000 that may benefit Delaware theater groups with youth-focused educational programming.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Theatre
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation provides Delaware theater and other arts and culture organizations with up to US $300,000 to scale early-stage, impact-first solutions for underserved communities. Eligible applicants are independent nonprofits or mission-driven for-profits, typically 2–10 years old, with post-pilot models, measurable impact, and potential to reach at least 10,000 people, including scalable theatre initiatives.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Tech-Enabled Social Impact Funding from Cisco
Delaware theater and arts nonprofits seeking to use technology for education, economic empowerment, crisis response, or climate resilience programs may be eligible for Cisco Systems Foundation’s Global Impact Cash Grants, offering up to US $100,000. Organizations must primarily serve economically underserved communities and operate as 501(c)(3) public charities or equivalent NGOs.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Community Safety and Development Grants from State Farm
Educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies in Delaware can seek Good Neighbor Citizenship funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives. Focus areas include auto and home safety, disaster preparedness and recovery, affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization, job training, financial literacy, food insecurity, and K–12 and higher education, which may benefit theater facilities and equipment needs.
State Farm Companies Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Support for Cultural Programs
U.S. 501(c)(3) cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million can seek more than US $100,000 to support arts and science programming, capital projects, or limited general and endowment needs. The William Randolph Hearst Foundation prioritizes artist development, arts education, and STEAM initiatives, which may benefit Delaware theaters upgrading equipment within broader cultural programs.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Delaware Community Health Funding via Labcorp
Delaware nonprofits and other 501(c)(3) organizations can seek support for health, education, or community programs, including needs like equipment or facility improvements. Focused on community health and welfare, the Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites U.S.-based groups to apply for projects such as food pantries, healthcare for underserved people, STEM education, and healthy lifestyle initiatives.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Grants for Education
Organizations working on education, children’s health, or family economic stability in Delaware and other eligible areas can apply for Michael & Susan Dell Foundation grants; awards more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, governments, and related entities serving urban low-income children and youth.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
PNC Foundation Grants for Delaware Education
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Delaware communities where PNC operates can seek funding for early childhood education or community economic development programs. Grants from PNC Foundation help Delaware theater and arts groups that provide cultural enrichment, arts education, or community services, especially for low- and moderate-income children, families, and neighborhoods.
PNC Foundation
Delaware Community Programs Funding via Roche
Nonprofit charities in Delaware can seek support for humanitarian, social, science education, community, environmental, or arts and culture projects through Roche’s corporate donations program, which operates globally. Grants from Roche help accredited charities run innovative, sustainable local programs; theater organizations may be eligible if their work fits these philanthropic focus areas.
La Roche, Inc.
Delaware Nonprofit Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Delaware seeking support for charitable, educational, scientific, or medical programs can apply for funding that must be used within the U.S. With a mission to advance broad charitable, scientific, medical, and educational work, Sidney Stern Memorial Trust provides grants that may help theaters and arts groups strengthen community-serving initiatives.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Grants for Delaware Communities
501(c)(3) nonprofits in Delaware can apply for Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s sponsorship support to advance economic mobility, basic needs, and community development. Funding may benefit theater organizations seeking equipment as part of arts and culture, neighborhood preservation, or diversity and inclusion initiatives in low- and moderate-income communities.
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 receive US $5,000 - US $250,000 for social and human services work, including in Delaware. With a mission to empower those facing poverty, disability, or disaster, Gupta Family Foundation provides funding to smaller 501(c)(3)s and qualifying foreign entities that meet its strict impact and leadership criteria.
Gupta Family Foundation
Hansen Family Foundation Arts and Culture Grants
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for arts and culture, children, education, animals, environmental, or humanitarian programs in Delaware or elsewhere can apply for Hansen Family Foundation grants, with awards of US $1,000 - US $10,000. Smaller organizations with budgets under $1 million and reasonable overhead that include theater or performance work may benefit.
Hansen Family Foundation
Storytelling Funding from Jesse W Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits and aligned for-profit organizations can receive support to create storytelling projects that highlight their impact in preservation, education, or wellness. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation provides this funding, which may help Delaware arts and theater groups document conservation, education, or mental health work connected to their productions or community programs.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Delaware Community Programs Funding via Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Delaware 501(c)(3) organizations serving the Southern region can seek funding for programmatic work in areas like education, youth and family services, poverty relief, disaster relief, health, animal welfare, conservation, veterans, and religious initiatives. Robinson Foundation provides single-year grants to established nonprofits (3+ years active) for projects with tangible, meaningful impact, excluding capital or facilities costs.
Robinson Foundation
Community Services Funding from Insperity
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations providing community services in select U.S. counties, including New Castle County, Delaware, can seek grants or event sponsorships to support their service and fundraising goals. Focused on community involvement, Insperity invites eligible charities connected to its employees, client base, or service areas to apply once per year for financial, volunteer, or in-kind support.
Insperity
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grants for Delaware Community Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Delaware 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations seeking support for community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding projects can access funding through the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. Theatre groups and arts nonprofits may be eligible if their programs advance these priorities or broader community and environmental goals.
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 qualified local government entities supporting education, environment, entrepreneurship, or community enrichment may be eligible for community program funding in Delaware and other listed areas. Georgia-Pacific Foundation supports projects near its manufacturing communities that enhance long-term well-being and sustainability; theatre organizations may qualify if they meet these priorities and location criteria.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Youth and Family Support Grants from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations near TJX locations that support basic needs, at-risk youth education, workforce readiness, or domestic violence safety can apply for TJX Foundation grants. Delaware theater or arts nonprofits may be eligible if their programs help vulnerable families and children access resources and opportunities to build better futures.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Grants for Delaware Environment
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Delaware theater and arts nonprofits seeking funding for environmental or human services programming can access funding through the Lawrence Foundation, with typical awards of US $5,000 - US $10,000. 501(c)(3) public charities, public schools, and libraries nationwide may request unrestricted operating or project support, including reasonable indirect costs, when their work fits the foundation’s stated priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Grants for Delaware Theater
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
With a mission to help smaller projects, this funder provides Delaware theater and arts nonprofits with US $1,000 - US $20,000 for cultural and performing arts programs, equipment, and operations. IRS-qualified U.S. organizations, including theaters upgrading equipment or facilities, can apply during spring or fall award rounds for support that makes a significant impact.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Community Vitality Funding from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on basic needs, community development, or volunteer-driven programs can apply for Ameriprise Financial’s Community Grants to support operations and services. Organizations in Delaware may be eligible if they address hunger, shelter, adult self-sufficiency, cultural enrichment, or neighborhood revitalization and can demonstrate measurable outcomes and financial stability.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Community Grants in Delaware
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Delaware seeking support for education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, environmental, or community programs can apply for grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000. Grants from Dr Scholl Foundation help eligible groups that may need theatre equipment or related cultural resources as part of broader community initiatives.
Dr Scholl Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Grants for Community Services
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing community-benefit programs such as economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief may be eligible for funding in Delaware and other O’Reilly Auto Parts communities. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation offers project, general operating, and capital support grants, which could assist theaters with community-focused programming and facility needs.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Community Programs
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Delaware and across the U.S. and Canada can seek funding for youth education, basic needs, housing, food security, and environmental stewardship projects. Chick Fil A Foundation supports programs serving underserved young people and their families through the True Inspiration Awards, offering US $30,000 - US $350,000 for impactful community initiatives.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc