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Small Grants Program (Delaware Preservation Fund) Small Grants Program (Delaware Preservation Fund) is sponsored by Preservation Delaware, Inc. / Delaware Preservation Fund, Inc.. Grants for bricks‑and‑mortar preservation and related planning (e. g. restoration planning, engineering studies) in Delaware; eligible to religious organizations.
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Small Grants Program | Preservation Delaware DuPont Colored Schools Oral History Project Delaware Preservation Fund Marian Coffin Garden at Gibraltar Garden Tours and Public Programming Delaware Preservation Fund Small Grants Program Guidelines Applications open December 1st for the 2026 grants round. The closing date for applications is Saturday, March 6, 2026. The completed form, along with supporting materials, should be sent by email to DPF@PreservationDE.org . Since its establishment in 2000, the Delaware Preservation Fund has awarded more than 300 small grants throughout Delaware. The program is especially directed toward applicants who would not normally qualify for other forms of financial assistance. Corporations, partnerships, individuals, non-profit and religious organizations, and governmental entities within Delaware are all eligible to receive grants. The Fund’s grants have historically targeted projects of a “bricks and mortar” nature. Under new guidelines, the DPF is also accepting applications for non-capital projects, including restoration planning projects, architectural/engineering studies, and contracting professional consultants to prepare National Register or local district nominations. If you have any questions after reading the guidelines below, please contact the Delaware Preservation Fund’s program managers by email to DPF@PreservationDE.org . Most grants typically range between $2,000 to $5,000. The maximum grant is $10,000. For grant requests more than $5,000, the DPF must be satisfied the proposal and resource is of major significance; that the resource will be at serious risk if the work is not carried out; that the likely benefits well exceed the anticipated costs; and/or that the work is unlikely to take place without the Fund’s assistance. Because funds are limited, projects are selected for their ability to make a significant difference for the small investment offered. As a rule, the DPF requires a minimum 50% match from the applicant. In-kind contributions may be credited towards the match. Please note that the Delaware Preservation Fund will not provide grant funding for projects undertaken before January 1, 2026. Historic resources located in Delaware are eligible for a grant if they are either: on or determined eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places a contributing element to a National Register Historic District, or determined by a county or local government to be locally significant Applications for the following project types will be accepted: Capital projects involving restoration of historic buildings and built elements, as well as historic objects such as ships and statuary. Restoration planning, architectural/engineering studies (maximum grant $10,000, or 50% of project cost, whichever is less). Preparation of new, individual nominations for listing on the National Register (maximum grant
Application snapshot: target deadline March 6, 2026; published funding information Varies (small grants); eligibility guidance Corporations, partnerships, individuals, non‑profit and religious organizations, governmental entities within Delaware (including religious organizations).
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$2,000–$10,000 (50% match required) Deadline: Mar 6, 2026