Delaware Humanities has announced the closure of its grant application process. The change comes in direct response to federal budget cuts ordered by  DOGE. (Photo courtesy of Delaware Humanities)

Delaware Humanities closes grant applications due to recent DOGE cuts

Claudia EstradaGovernment, Delaware Nonprofits, Government & Politics, Headlines

Delaware Humanities has suspended all grant applications following deep federal budget cuts to the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), ordered by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Last week, we reported on the open grant opportunities from Delaware Humanities — a vital source of funding for cultural, historical, and educational initiatives across the state.  RELATED STORY: Delaware Humanities opens …

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Delaware Humanities opens applications for Fall Innovation Grant Cycle

Claudia EstradaDelaware Nonprofits, Headlines

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 …

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New Castle secures $11M in federal grants for Family Hope Project

Claudia EstradaHeadlines, Delaware Nonprofits, Government

NEW CASTLE- In a meeting on Tuesday, New Castle City Council discussed a federal grant following its approval in December. The funding, provided by the U.S. Treasury, will support the Family Hope Project, which aims to provide emergency shelter and long-term housing assistance for families. The project utilizes the Hope Center’s existing county programs and infrastructure, offering families an extended …

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Merck $900M project approved by Delaware Council

Claudia EstradaHeadlines

WILMINGTON-  The Council for Development Finance convened to review and approve key funding motions aimed at pharmaceutical giant Merck, to establish their new facility in Wilmington.  In a meeting on Monday, Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC proposed a substantial $900 million biologics manufacturing facility in Wilmington. The company seeks $4.7 million in job performance grants and $25.5 million in capital …

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Wilmington gets $200,000 in Safe Streets and Roads funding

Ken MammarellaGovernment, Headlines

Wilmington has received a $200,000 grant from the new federal Safe Streets and Roads for All program. It’s the only Delaware grant among $800 million awarded for 510 projects nationwide. The city is partnering with the Wilmington Area Planning Council on the grant. The Delaware Department of Transportation and Delaware Transit Corp. (the DelDOT unit that runs DART buses) have …

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Global case manufacturer moves from Maryland to Delaware

Staff WriterBusiness, Headlines

A company that designs and manufactures high-performance protective cases and racks used in industries ranging from broadcasting to defense has chosen Frankford as the new site for its United States operations. CP Cases USA, opened in 2013 by the owner of a similar company in the United Kingdom, will move from an 8,000-square-foot site in Bishopville, Maryland, to a 25,000-square-foot site …

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Wilmington wins $90K arts grant to create music series

Charles MegginsonCulture, Headlines

Wilmington has been awarded a $90,000 matching grant to present a free, multi-year outdoor music series.  The grant comes from the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation, a social impact group that supports nonprofits throughout the country focused on music, public spaces, and community building. The matching funds will be used to present a 10-week live music series in 2023, 2024 …