WILMINGTON — The City Council is reviewing a resolution to accept a $63,000 grant from the State of Delaware’s SLEAF (Special Law Enforcement Assistance Fund) program to support new police equipment and community engagement efforts. A resolution discussed at the May 12 Public Safety Committee meeting would allocate $63,000 in state grant funding to the Wilmington Police Department for a …
Delaware Humanities opens applications for Fall Innovation Grant Cycle
THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED. WILMINGTON—Delaware Humanities has opened registration for the Fall Innovation Grant cycle, which offers up to $20,000 in funding for eligible nonprofit organizations. The Action Innovation Grant aims to support projects that foster community engagement and promote the humanities within Delaware. The application process is structured in the initial Request to Apply phase, followed by the Full …
115 art groups granted $3 million in state funding
The Delaware Division of Arts has announced a $3 million distribution of grants to 115 community art organizations. They range from $1,300 to Wilmington Wintergrass Inc., which is an annual bluegrass festival, to $246,000 to the Delaware Art Museum. The museum will use the funding to support its exhibits, including the upcoming Pre-Raphaelite show “A Marriage of Arts & Crafts: …