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DHSS, DNREC Reopen PFAS Awareness and Outreach Grant Opportunity Through March 27 - State of Delaware News Governor Matt Meyer Issues Statement on the Unanimous Upholding of Senate Bill 21 by the Delaware Supreme Court Date Posted: February 27, 2026 DSHA announces participants in zoning and land use reform pilot program Date Posted: February 27, 2026 Governor Matt Meyer Signs Executive Order Streamlining State Permitting Regulations Date Posted: February 26, 2026 DSB Prepares to Deploy Next $20M in SSBCI Funding Date Posted: February 26, 2026 DNREC Closes The Point at Cape Henlopen March 1 to Protect Nesting, Migrating Birds Date Posted: February 26, 2026 Natalia Gatti Named 2026 Delaware State Champion for Poetry Out Loud Date Posted: February 26, 2026 DHSS, DNREC Reopen PFAS Awareness and Outreach Grant Opportunity Through March 27 Date Posted: February 25, 2026 Diverse Histories Virtual Exhibit Launches, Expanding Delaware’s Story Beyond 1776 Date Posted: February 25, 2026 Governor Meyer Terminates Delaware State of Emergency Date Posted: February 24, 2026 Governor Matt Meyer Announces 302 Day Service Projects Statewide Date Posted: February 24, 2026 Emergency Shelters Closing Date Posted: February 24, 2026 DOJ obtains dual prison sentences for 2019 shootings Date Posted: February 24, 2026 AG Jennings, DOJ employee to accompany Rep.
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Date Posted: February 22, 2026 State of Delaware Offices Will Be Closed on Monday, February 23, 2026 Date Posted: February 22, 2026 Level 1 Driving Warning in Effect Statewide Date Posted: February 22, 2026 State of Emergency Declaration National Guard Activated for Winter Storm Response Date Posted: February 22, 2026 Significant Storm Expected to Bring Heavy Snow, Strong Winds, and Coastal Flooding to Delaware Date Posted: February 21, 2026 Downtown Development District Rebate Program opening application process for new District designations Date Posted: February 20, 2026 DPH Reports Measles Exposure at Nemours Children’s Hospital Emergency Department in Wilmington Date Posted: February 20, 2026 Statement from AG Jennings and Gov. Meyer on victory over Trump tariffs at SCOTUS Date Posted: February 20, 2026 Wilmington DMV Operational Update Date Posted: February 20, 2026 Governor Meyer, DSHA, Apennine celebrate start of new housing in Georgetown Date Posted: February 20, 2026 Delaware Holds Career Fair to Expand Youth Pathways and State Employment Opportunities Date Posted: February 19, 2026 Spring Pond Trout Season to Open With Youth-Only Day March 7, Followed by Regular Downstate Opener March 8 Date Posted: February 19, 2026 Charter School Accountability Committee recommends revocation of BASSE’s charter Date Posted: February 18, 2026 Sponsors and meal sites sought for 2026 Summer Food Service Program Date Posted: February 17, 2026 UPDATE – Dagsboro Explosion 09/30/25 Date Posted: February 17, 2026 Join DOC’s Spring 2026 Citizens Academy for an insider’s look at Delaware’s correctional system Date Posted: February 17, 2026 Governor Meyer Orders the Lowering of Flags to Honor the Lives of George Bunting and John Viola; Rev.
Jesse Jackson Date Posted: February 17, 2026 Governor Matt Meyer Presents Order of the First State to Five Delawareans Date Posted: February 16, 2026 DOJ secures life sentence in fatal shooting of Dmajah Tickles Date Posted: February 16, 2026 DPA Calls for Extension of PJM Capacity Price Cap to Protect Consumers Date Posted: February 13, 2026 Delaware School Safety Center Hosts School Security Officer Training for Delaware School Constables Date Posted: February 13, 2026 Delaware Tourism Announces World Cup 2026 Partnership & Plans Date Posted: February 12, 2026 LEADelaware welcomes 11 new members for Class VIII, celebrates Class VII graduation Date Posted: February 12, 2026 Hawkins selected as 2025 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award Recipient Date Posted: February 12, 2026 Department of Correction launches enhanced community notification system Date Posted: February 11, 2026 Delaware Announces Second Annual “Futures in the Arts” Celebration Announced Date Posted: February 11, 2026 Delaware Behavioral Health Consortium to Create a Comprehensive State of the State of Perinatal Health Report Date Posted: February 10, 2026 DPH to Host Summit on Building Healthy, Strong Communities in Delaware Date Posted: February 10, 2026 DE Libraries Celebrate 2026 Blue Hen Book Award Winners Date Posted: February 9, 2026 State of Delaware Opens Initial RFPS to Transform Rural Health Care Date Posted: February 9, 2026 Delaware Department of Labor Marks Successful Paid Leave Launch in January Date Posted: February 9, 2026 Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 10 Finalists for Delaware’s 2026 Poetry Out Loud State Finals Date Posted: February 9, 2026 Seven Organizations Awarded Sports Tourism Capital Investment Funding Date Posted: February 6, 2026 DOC announces Deputy Warden appointments at state prison facilities Date Posted: February 6, 2026 Delaware Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Board Announces 2026 Video Scholarship Contest for High School Students Date Posted: February 6, 2026 DNREC Reopens Indian River Bay to Clamming and Shellfish Harvesting After Millsboro Sewage Release Date Posted: February 6, 2026 Delaware schools recognized for strong performance and progress in closing achievement gaps Date Posted: February 6, 2026 DOJ secures prison sentence in 2024 stalking case Date Posted: February 5, 2026 The Mezzanine Gallery presents Christopher L.
Starr’s “For Granted” Date Posted: February 5, 2026 DOC Announces leadership promotions at Bureau of Community Corrections and Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution Date Posted: February 4, 2026 Delaware Grocery Initiative Applications Open Feb. 20th Date Posted: February 4, 2026 Spring Turkey Season Lottery Attracts Record Number of Applicants for Hunting State Wildlife Areas Date Posted: February 4, 2026 AG Jennings secures $17.
85 million settlement with Lannett and Bausch over conspiracies to inflate prices Date Posted: February 3, 2026 State Employees’ Charitable Campaign Seeks Delaware Nonprofits for 2026 Giving Campaign Date Posted: February 3, 2026 DNREC Expands Paid Summer Internship Program for College Students and Recent Graduates Date Posted: February 3, 2026 Department of Insurance Releases 2025 Data Date Posted: February 2, 2026 Governor Meyer Announces Historic Investments in Early Education, Tags Lt.
Governor Gay to Lead Systemic Change Date Posted: February 2, 2026 National Burn Awareness Week 2026 Date Posted: February 2, 2026 Governor Meyer Opens Nominations for The 2026 Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame & She’s on Her Way Awards Date Posted: February 2, 2026 Governor Matt Meyer Signs Executive Order Certifying Updated Delaware Land Use Strategies Date Posted: January 30, 2026 Date Posted: January 30, 2026 Delaware Department of Labor Publishes New Economic Articles Highlighting Delaware’s GDP and Future Workforce Trends Date Posted: January 30, 2026 2026 Arbor Day Poster Contest Opens Date Posted: January 30, 2026 Date Posted: January 29, 2026 Attention Nursery Owners and Gardeners: Boxwood Workshop set for Wednesday, Feb.
4 Date Posted: January 29, 2026 Governor Matt Meyer Unveils FY 27 Recommended Budget Focused on Delaware-First, Affordability, and Responsible Growth Date Posted: January 29, 2026 Peter Nichols appointed Deputy Warden of Special Operations Date Posted: January 29, 2026 First Saturday Program Explores Black Family History at the Delaware Public Archives Date Posted: January 29, 2026 AG Jennings secures additional $25 million natural resource damage settlement payment Date Posted: January 28, 2026 Date Posted: January 27, 2026 Driving Restrictions Lifted Statewide Effective 11:00 AM Date Posted: January 27, 2026 Governor Meyer’s Office Launches Applications for Spring Internship Program Date Posted: January 27, 2026 Labor’s Division of Industrial Affairs Announces New Partnership Date Posted: January 27, 2026 Kent County State Offices Open at 10 a.
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on January 27, 2026; New Castle and Sussex Operate on a Regular Schedule Date Posted: January 26, 2026 Governor Meyer Terminates Delaware State of Emergency Date Posted: January 26, 2026 Driving Restrictions for Delaware Downgraded Effective 10am Date Posted: January 26, 2026 Governor Matt Meyer Announces Closure of All State Offices for Monday, January 26 Date Posted: January 25, 2026 State of Delaware Offices Will Be Closed on Monday, January 26, 2026 Date Posted: January 25, 2026 Level 2 Driving Restriction For New Castle & Kent Counties Effective 10 Am – Level 1 Remains In Sussex Date Posted: January 25, 2026 Level 1 Driving Warning Statewide at Midnight Date Posted: January 24, 2026 State of Emergency Declared – DEMA Emergency Operations Center Activated For Winter Storm Response Date Posted: January 23, 2026 2025 Annual Report showcases $8.
1M investment in Downtown Development District Rebate Program Date Posted: January 23, 2026 AG Jennings, colleagues demand action from xAI over Grok’s Creation of Nonconsensual Sexual Content Date Posted: January 23, 2026 Governor Matt Meyer Nominates Lisa Collison as New Bank Commissioner Date Posted: January 23, 2026 DNREC Reminds Public: Do Not Sled or Snowboard on Dunes Date Posted: January 23, 2026 Governor Matt Meyer Issues Statement on the Unanimous Upholding of Senate Bill 21 by the Delaware Supreme Court Date Posted: February 27, 2026 DSHA announces participants in zoning and land use reform pilot program Date Posted: February 27, 2026 Governor Matt Meyer Signs Executive Order Streamlining State Permitting Regulations Date Posted: February 26, 2026 DSB Prepares to Deploy Next $20M in SSBCI Funding Date Posted: February 26, 2026 DNREC Closes The Point at Cape Henlopen March 1 to Protect Nesting, Migrating Birds Date Posted: February 26, 2026 Natalia Gatti Named 2026 Delaware State Champion for Poetry Out Loud Date Posted: February 26, 2026 DHSS, DNREC Reopen PFAS Awareness and Outreach Grant Opportunity Through March 27 Date Posted: February 25, 2026 Diverse Histories Virtual Exhibit Launches, Expanding Delaware’s Story Beyond 1776 Date Posted: February 25, 2026 Governor Meyer Terminates Delaware State of Emergency Date Posted: February 24, 2026 Governor Matt Meyer Announces 302 Day Service Projects Statewide Date Posted: February 24, 2026 Emergency Shelters Closing Date Posted: February 24, 2026 DOJ obtains dual prison sentences for 2019 shootings Date Posted: February 24, 2026 AG Jennings, DOJ employee to accompany Rep.
Sarah McBride and Sen.
Lisa Blunt Rochester to State of the Union Address Date Posted: February 24, 2026 15th Annual State Employee Art Exhibition Now Open at Delaware State University Date Posted: February 24, 2026 Delaware 250 to Host “Celebrate Delaware” Black-Tie Celebration at Hotel Du Pont Date Posted: February 24, 2026 Fee Season to Begin March 1, Kicking off Year-Long 75th Anniversary Celebration at Delaware State Parks Date Posted: February 24, 2026 State of Delaware Announces 10 a.
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Opening for Kent and Sussex Counties on February 24, 2026 Date Posted: February 24, 2026 Driving Restrictions Lifted Statewide Effective Immediately Date Posted: February 24, 2026 State of Delaware Announces Office Operations for Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Date Posted: February 23, 2026 Level 1 Driving Warning Lifted for New Castle County Date Posted: February 23, 2026 Kent and Sussex County Downgraded to Level 2 Driving Restriction, New Castle County Remains at Level 1 Driving Warning Date Posted: February 23, 2026 Driving Restrictions Update: New Castle County Downgraded to Level 1, Kent and Sussex Counties Remaining at Level 3 Date Posted: February 23, 2026 Level 3 Driving Ban for Kent County, Level 2 Driving Restriction for New Castle County to remain in effect Date Posted: February 23, 2026 Level 3 Driving Ban Still in Effect for Sussex County Date Posted: February 23, 2026 Level 3 Driving Ban for Kent and Sussex Counties, Level 2 Driving Restrictions for New Castle County Starting at 10 pm Date Posted: February 22, 2026 Level 2 Driving Restriction Issued for Kent and Sussex Counties Effective at 9pm.
Date Posted: February 22, 2026 State of Delaware Offices Will Be Closed on Monday, February 23, 2026 Date Posted: February 22, 2026 Level 1 Driving Warning in Effect Statewide Date Posted: February 22, 2026 State of Emergency Declaration National Guard Activated for Winter Storm Response Date Posted: February 22, 2026 Significant Storm Expected to Bring Heavy Snow, Strong Winds, and Coastal Flooding to Delaware Date Posted: February 21, 2026 Downtown Development District Rebate Program opening application process for new District designations Date Posted: February 20, 2026 DPH Reports Measles Exposure at Nemours Children’s Hospital Emergency Department in Wilmington Date Posted: February 20, 2026 Statement from AG Jennings and Gov. Meyer on victory over Trump tariffs at SCOTUS Date Posted: February 20, 2026 Wilmington DMV Operational Update Date Posted: February 20, 2026 Governor Meyer, DSHA, Apennine celebrate start of new housing in Georgetown Date Posted: February 20, 2026 Delaware Holds Career Fair to Expand Youth Pathways and State Employment Opportunities Date Posted: February 19, 2026 Spring Pond Trout Season to Open With Youth-Only Day March 7, Followed by Regular Downstate Opener March 8 Date Posted: February 19, 2026 Charter School Accountability Committee recommends revocation of BASSE’s charter Date Posted: February 18, 2026 Sponsors and meal sites sought for 2026 Summer Food Service Program Date Posted: February 17, 2026 UPDATE – Dagsboro Explosion 09/30/25 Date Posted: February 17, 2026 Join DOC’s Spring 2026 Citizens Academy for an insider’s look at Delaware’s correctional system Date Posted: February 17, 2026 Governor Meyer Orders the Lowering of Flags to Honor the Lives of George Bunting and John Viola; Rev.
Jesse Jackson Date Posted: February 17, 2026 Governor Matt Meyer Presents Order of the First State to Five Delawareans Date Posted: February 16, 2026 DOJ secures life sentence in fatal shooting of Dmajah Tickles Date Posted: February 16, 2026 DPA Calls for Extension of PJM Capacity Price Cap to Protect Consumers Date Posted: February 13, 2026 Delaware School Safety Center Hosts School Security Officer Training for Delaware School Constables Date Posted: February 13, 2026 Delaware Tourism Announces World Cup 2026 Partnership & Plans Date Posted: February 12, 2026 LEADelaware welcomes 11 new members for Class VIII, celebrates Class VII graduation Date Posted: February 12, 2026 Hawkins selected as 2025 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award Recipient Date Posted: February 12, 2026 Department of Correction launches enhanced community notification system Date Posted: February 11, 2026 Delaware Announces Second Annual “Futures in the Arts” Celebration Announced Date Posted: February 11, 2026 Delaware Behavioral Health Consortium to Create a Comprehensive State of the State of Perinatal Health Report Date Posted: February 10, 2026 DPH to Host Summit on Building Healthy, Strong Communities in Delaware Date Posted: February 10, 2026 DE Libraries Celebrate 2026 Blue Hen Book Award Winners Date Posted: February 9, 2026 State of Delaware Opens Initial RFPS to Transform Rural Health Care Date Posted: February 9, 2026 Delaware Department of Labor Marks Successful Paid Leave Launch in January Date Posted: February 9, 2026 Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 10 Finalists for Delaware’s 2026 Poetry Out Loud State Finals Date Posted: February 9, 2026 Seven Organizations Awarded Sports Tourism Capital Investment Funding Date Posted: February 6, 2026 DOC announces Deputy Warden appointments at state prison facilities Date Posted: February 6, 2026 Delaware Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Board Announces 2026 Video Scholarship Contest for High School Students Date Posted: February 6, 2026 DNREC Reopens Indian River Bay to Clamming and Shellfish Harvesting After Millsboro Sewage Release Date Posted: February 6, 2026 Delaware schools recognized for strong performance and progress in closing achievement gaps Date Posted: February 6, 2026 DOJ secures prison sentence in 2024 stalking case Date Posted: February 5, 2026 The Mezzanine Gallery presents Christopher L.
Starr’s “For Granted” Date Posted: February 5, 2026 DOC Announces leadership promotions at Bureau of Community Corrections and Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution Date Posted: February 4, 2026 Delaware Grocery Initiative Applications Open Feb. 20th Date Posted: February 4, 2026 Spring Turkey Season Lottery Attracts Record Number of Applicants for Hunting State Wildlife Areas Date Posted: February 4, 2026 AG Jennings secures $17.
85 million settlement with Lannett and Bausch over conspiracies to inflate prices Date Posted: February 3, 2026 State Employees’ Charitable Campaign Seeks Delaware Nonprofits for 2026 Giving Campaign Date Posted: February 3, 2026 DNREC Expands Paid Summer Internship Program for College Students and Recent Graduates Date Posted: February 3, 2026 Department of Insurance Releases 2025 Data Date Posted: February 2, 2026 Governor Meyer Announces Historic Investments in Early Education, Tags Lt.
Governor Gay to Lead Systemic Change Date Posted: February 2, 2026 National Burn Awareness Week 2026 Date Posted: February 2, 2026 Governor Meyer Opens Nominations for The 2026 Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame & She’s on Her Way Awards Date Posted: February 2, 2026 Governor Matt Meyer Signs Executive Order Certifying Updated Delaware Land Use Strategies Date Posted: January 30, 2026 Date Posted: January 30, 2026 Delaware Department of Labor Publishes New Economic Articles Highlighting Delaware’s GDP and Future Workforce Trends Date Posted: January 30, 2026 2026 Arbor Day Poster Contest Opens Date Posted: January 30, 2026 Date Posted: January 29, 2026 Attention Nursery Owners and Gardeners: Boxwood Workshop set for Wednesday, Feb.
4 Date Posted: January 29, 2026 Governor Matt Meyer Unveils FY 27 Recommended Budget Focused on Delaware-First, Affordability, and Responsible Growth Date Posted: January 29, 2026 Peter Nichols appointed Deputy Warden of Special Operations Date Posted: January 29, 2026 First Saturday Program Explores Black Family History at the Delaware Public Archives Date Posted: January 29, 2026 AG Jennings secures additional $25 million natural resource damage settlement payment Date Posted: January 28, 2026 Date Posted: January 27, 2026 Driving Restrictions Lifted Statewide Effective 11:00 AM Date Posted: January 27, 2026 Governor Meyer’s Office Launches Applications for Spring Internship Program Date Posted: January 27, 2026 Labor’s Division of Industrial Affairs Announces New Partnership Date Posted: January 27, 2026 Kent County State Offices Open at 10 a.
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on January 27, 2026; New Castle and Sussex Operate on a Regular Schedule Date Posted: January 26, 2026 Governor Meyer Terminates Delaware State of Emergency Date Posted: January 26, 2026 Driving Restrictions for Delaware Downgraded Effective 10am Date Posted: January 26, 2026 Governor Matt Meyer Announces Closure of All State Offices for Monday, January 26 Date Posted: January 25, 2026 State of Delaware Offices Will Be Closed on Monday, January 26, 2026 Date Posted: January 25, 2026 Level 2 Driving Restriction For New Castle & Kent Counties Effective 10 Am – Level 1 Remains In Sussex Date Posted: January 25, 2026 Level 1 Driving Warning Statewide at Midnight Date Posted: January 24, 2026 State of Emergency Declared – DEMA Emergency Operations Center Activated For Winter Storm Response Date Posted: January 23, 2026 2025 Annual Report showcases $8.
1M investment in Downtown Development District Rebate Program Date Posted: January 23, 2026 AG Jennings, colleagues demand action from xAI over Grok’s Creation of Nonconsensual Sexual Content Date Posted: January 23, 2026 Governor Matt Meyer Nominates Lisa Collison as New Bank Commissioner Date Posted: January 23, 2026 DNREC Reminds Public: Do Not Sled or Snowboard on Dunes Date Posted: January 23, 2026 DHSS, DNREC Reopen PFAS Awareness and Outreach Grant Opportunity Through March 27 Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Public Health | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Grants Supported by Delaware’s PFAS Settlement Funds Are Focused on Underserved Communities The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) and the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) have reopened a grant opportunity for projects that will increase awareness of and outreach about PFAS ( per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances ) in Delaware.
Community-based organizations are encouraged to submit applications for “Community Environmental Justice and Equity” projects located near historic industrial and manufacturing areas, or areas known or suspected to be impacted by PFAS contamination. Applications for grant projects must be received by 11:59 p. m.
EDT, Friday, March 27. Only Delaware organizations, individuals and local governments serving within the State of Delaware are eligible to apply for the PFAS Awareness and Outreach Grant Program. The grants, using Delaware PFAS Settlement Funds, are intended to support several projects statewide, with a focus on underserved communities.
The PFAS outreach grant opportunity, announced by DHSS last November, and via webinar that introduced the grant program , is funded through DHSS using the state’s PFAS Settlement Funds. The webinar also presents subject matter experts from DHSS and DNREC explaining how to complete the grant application process. More information about the PFAS awareness and outreach grant program can be found at the de.
gov/pfas webpage, including the guides and application for the grants, and also covers what kinds of projects qualify for grant funding and the organizations eligible for receiving the grants. Frequently-asked questions and answers also can be found on the DNREC website. The email address for submitting a grant application and supporting documentation is pfas_grants@delaware.
gov . The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services improves the quality of life for Delaware’s citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations.
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control protects and manages the state’s natural resources, protects public health, provides outdoor recreational opportunities and educates Delawareans about the environment. The DNREC Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances ensures Delaware’s wastes are managed to protect human life, health, safety and the environment.
For more information, visit the website and connect with @DelawareDNREC on YouTube , Facebook , Instagram , X (formerly known as Twitter) or LinkedIn . Media contacts : Sean Dooley, sean. dooley@delaware.
gov ; Michael Globetti, michael. globetti@delaware. gov Keep up to date by receiving a daily digest email, around noon, of current news release posts from state agencies on news.
delaware.
gov. DHSS, DNREC Reopen PFAS Awareness and Outreach Grant Opportunity Through March 27 Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Public Health | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Grants Supported by Delaware’s PFAS Settlement Funds Are Focused on Underserved Communities The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) and the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) have reopened a grant opportunity for projects that will increase awareness of and outreach about PFAS ( per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances ) in Delaware.
Community-based organizations are encouraged to submit applications for “Community Environmental Justice and Equity” projects located near historic industrial and manufacturing areas, or areas known or suspected to be impacted by PFAS contamination. Applications for grant projects must be received by 11:59 p. m.
EDT, Friday, March 27. Only Delaware organizations, individuals and local governments serving within the State of Delaware are eligible to apply for the PFAS Awareness and Outreach Grant Program. The grants, using Delaware PFAS Settlement Funds, are intended to support several projects statewide, with a focus on underserved communities.
The PFAS outreach grant opportunity, announced by DHSS last November, and via webinar that introduced the grant program , is funded through DHSS using the state’s PFAS Settlement Funds. The webinar also presents subject matter experts from DHSS and DNREC explaining how to complete the grant application process. More information about the PFAS awareness and outreach grant program can be found at the de.
gov/pfas webpage, including the guides and application for the grants, and also covers what kinds of projects qualify for grant funding and the organizations eligible for receiving the grants. Frequently-asked questions and answers also can be found on the DNREC website. The email address for submitting a grant application and supporting documentation is pfas_grants@delaware.
gov . The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services improves the quality of life for Delaware’s citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations.
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control protects and manages the state’s natural resources, protects public health, provides outdoor recreational opportunities and educates Delawareans about the environment. The DNREC Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances ensures Delaware’s wastes are managed to protect human life, health, safety and the environment.
For more information, visit the website and connect with @DelawareDNREC on YouTube , Facebook , Instagram , X (formerly known as Twitter) or LinkedIn . Media contacts : Sean Dooley, sean. dooley@delaware.
gov ; Michael Globetti, michael. globetti@delaware. gov Keep up to date by receiving a daily digest email, around noon, of current news release posts from state agencies on news.
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Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
A description of the work to be completed.
Project schedule with identified milestones and deliverables with completion dates.
Provide a clear description of the target audience or community, along with the specific, measurable benefits the project will offer. Outline the expected outcomes and explain how these benefits will help address PFAS-related challenges faced by the target audience or community.
Describe how public involvement and participation was or will be actively sought, including the methods (e.g., community meetings, surveys, focus groups) and how community input was or will be incorporated into project planning.
Describe the project team's competence and experience in successfully completing similar projects, particularly in PFAS research, environmental justice, or community outreach.
States if the project has collaborated with other State of Delaware programs to maximize funding opportunities.
States if the project has been previously funded and if it targeted the same community.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Delaware-based communities including municipalities, local governments, civic groups, community centers, schools, universities, and colleges. Priority given to projects benefiting Disadvantaged Communities near historic industrial/manufacturing areas or PFAS-impacted locations. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Funding amounts vary based on project scope and sponsor guidance. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is March 27, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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