Regional Funding for Environmental Education and Restoration in Delaware (USA)
GrantID: 420
Grant Funding Amount Low: Open
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: Open
Summary
There are a variety of environmental grant opportunities available each year that support projects across several Mid-Atlantic states, including Maryland, nearby metropolitan regions, and selected counties. These grant programs are designed to help nonprofit organizations, community groups, educational institutions, and in some cases small businesses engage in meaningful environmental work that improves local watersheds, increases community green space, enhances resilience to climate impacts, and fosters stewardship of natural resources.
Some grants focus on community engagement and restoration activities, offering modest funding amounts that can help groups organize tree plantings, rain gardens, cleanups, and neighborhood outreach projects. These are typically well suited for nonprofit organizations, community associations, and faith-based groups that want to involve residents in hands-on environmental improvement projects. The dollars provided under these opportunities enable neighborhood-level change, including planting trees to improve air and water quality, creating outdoor learning spaces, and mobilizing volunteers for stewardship work.
Other opportunities are available to support broader community forestry initiatives in the Mid-Atlantic region, helping organizations build and sustain urban and suburban tree canopy. Grants of this type may provide larger funding amounts to support planning, labor, and materials that help communities increase green infrastructure. Nonprofits and community-based partners are generally the target applicants for these awards.
There are also funding programs that support the creation or enhancement of community gardens and resilience hubs within specific counties. These funds are intended to help organizations establish spaces that increase food access, build social connections, and improve community readiness for extreme weather. Typical award amounts range from smaller mini-grant levels to larger project-based grants.
Overall, these grant opportunities aim to expand environmental education, foster inclusive community involvement, and catalyze local action toward healthier, greener, and more resilient places. Eligible applicants are mainly nonprofits and community groups, with some programs allowing partnerships or fiscal sponsorships. The funding amounts vary by program but generally span from a few thousand dollars up to several tens of thousands, depending on the project’s scope and impact.
Those working in Non-Profit Support Services and located in Delaware may meet the eligibility criteria for this grant. To browse other funding opportunities suited to your focus areas, visit The Grant Portal and try the Search Grant tool.
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