COMPETITIVE GRANTMAKING

Delaware County Rapid Response Fund

The Foundation for Delaware County and The Community’s Foundation has activated the Delaware County Rapid Response Fund, an emergency grantmaking initiative established to provide immediate financial support to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations responding to urgent, time-sensitive needs affecting Delaware County residents.

This fund is now active to support nonprofits addressing basic human needs, including but not limited to emergency food assistance, housing stability, and the continuity of essential services for vulnerable residents, in response to economic disruptions that threaten access to critical supports.

Through this activation, the Foundation will:

• Provide direct relief to residents through trusted nonprofit intermediaries addressing basic human needs.
• Support the emergency operational needs of nonprofit organizations delivering frontline services.

When activated, the fund prioritizes rapid, equitable, and collaborative action, enabling the Foundation to quickly mobilize resources, reduce barriers for grantee partners, and coordinate with local government, businesses, and other funders to ensure that relief reaches those most impacted.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

Eligible organizations may submit a single application through the Foundation’s grant portal by clicking here.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Eligible Applicants: Tax-exempt organizations recognized under any section of 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, including public charities and organizations operating under a qualifying fiscal sponsorship.
• Fiscal Sponsorship: Grassroots organizations, collaboratives, or coalitions that are not themselves tax-exempt may apply through a qualified 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor that will assume legal and financial responsibility for grant funds.
• Service Area: All grant proceeds must be used to support programs and services that directly benefit Delaware County residents.

Timeline

• Grant awards will be processed and disbursed on a rolling weekly schedule, subject to the availability of funds.

Grant preference will be given to agencies that:

• Are located in Delaware County.
• Address the most vulnerable populations’ needs, including families living in poverty, immigrants, and non-English speakers

Note: Applicant organizations must comply with local, state, and federal regulations.

FY25 Impact Grants – The Impact Grants application is now closed. Awards were announced in late April. You can find a list of grants awarded here.

The Associates Board 2025 Community Grants Program application is now closed. Grant announcements will be made in December.

You can find the full list of 2024 Associates Board grants awarded here.

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Questions? Contact grants@delcofoundation.org or schedule a meeting with the foundation’s Vice President of Nonprofit Services, Mischico Warren for more information.