Guide for nonprofits

Grants and free programs for 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Delaware

2 verified programs limited to Delaware, with what each gives, who qualifies and how to apply.

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Delmarva Power charitable contributions grants

Delmarva Power (Exelon)For nonprofitsOnly in Delaware, Maryland

Delmarva Power makes grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofits in its service area through Exelon's four giving focus areas: STEM education and workforce development, environment and clean energy, local vitality (community development, business districts, public safety) and equal access to arts and culture. Organizations submit a brief online inquiry; if the request fits, Delmarva Power invites a full grant application.

What you get
Amount not stated
Who qualifies
  • 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in the communities where Delmarva Power employees and customers live and work (Delaware and eastern Maryland); no grants to individuals
  • Organizations that have not received a grant from Delmarva Power, Exelon or any Exelon subsidiary in the past 12 months
  • Focus areas: building Exelon's future workforce (STEM education and job training), energy empowerment (environment and clean energy), enrichment through local vitality (community development, business districts, public safety), and equal access to arts and culture
  • No capital campaigns (limited invitation-only exceptions); organizations that discriminate are not eligible
How to apply
  1. Review the Focus Areas and Guidelines on the charitable contributions page
  2. Complete the brief inquiry form describing your organization and funding request (https://www.cybergrants.com/exelon/DPLInquiryForm)
  3. The team reviews inquiries and follows up (within about six weeks); if the request is a good fit, you are invited to submit a full grant application through a link they send
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Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.

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Land O'Lakes Foundation Region Grants Program

Land O'Lakes FoundationFor nonprofitsLocal programs in 5 states: CA, DE, MD, NY, PA

The Land O'Lakes Foundation gives $1,000 to $20,000 grants to nonprofits serving rural dairy communities in listed counties of its East and West Regions. Funds are awarded in two annual open rounds: Hunger Relief (May) and Community Vitality (September).

What you get
$1,000 to $20,000 (average award $5,000 to $10,000)
Who qualifies
  • Current 501(c)(3) public charity status required
  • Must primarily serve rural communities in eligible counties: Delaware (New Castle, Sussex); Maryland (Cecil, Kent, Washington); New York (Ontario, Steuben, Yates); 26 listed Pennsylvania counties including Lancaster, York and Berks; California (Fresno, Glenn, Kings, Riverside, Tulare)
  • Must align with hunger relief, education or community vitality priorities
  • Referrals from a Land O'Lakes member-owner are prioritized but not required
  • Not eligible: direct funding to individuals, trade/business associations, political, lobbying or fraternal groups, religious activities
How to apply
  1. Read the Region Grants Program overview on the Land O'Lakes Foundation site
  2. Apply on the YourCause portal during the open round: Hunger Relief (May 1-31) or Community Vitality (September 1-30)
  3. Award letters and checks are sent in July/August (Hunger Relief) or November/December (Community Vitality)
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Checked against Land O'Lakes Foundation's own page on October 16, 2026.

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