The NCC Cares Grant is Closed Until Further Notice

New Castle County is engaged in developing CARES Act funding support programs for Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Vulnerable Communities.  These funding opportunities will be announced and launched within the next few weeks.  The online application process will be accessible through the county website.  Both NCC Cares Grants for nonprofits have been suspended until further notice.

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State Funding Opportunity:

Click here to apply for the Delaware COVID-19 Strategic Response Fund Grant

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1) NCC Cares Grant

PROGRAMMING TO ASSIST COVID-19 RELIEF EFFORTS WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY

(For event sponsorship & non-programming grant requests use the online form at the bottom of this page)                   

NCC Cares is a grant opportunity for non-profit groups and organizations that provide resources or services to the public in specific area where there are gaps in resources.

The County Executive welcomes the opportunity to partner with private groups and organizations to enhance quality of life in communities throughout New Castle County. To ensure transparency and responsible use of finite County resources, please find below the process outline and online form for requesting financial support for a non-profit organization. Submitting a request for consideration does not guarantee approval.

Access the online form *THIS OPTION IS CLOSED 

The following areas of focus will be given priority:

  • COVID-19 Relief
  • Opioid addiction and overdoses
  • Reducing violence and its impact 
  • Health equity across the County
  • Educational and Sports programming 
  • Enriching cultural opportunities
  • Entrepreneurship creating ideas to solve  community problems
  • Community programming for under-served populations
  • Opportunities for a more bike-able and walk-able County

Grants will be reviewed within 30 days of receipt. Submission does not guarantee approval.  Submissions are reviewed for consideration once a month. 

Grant decisions could take up to 60 days.

Process to apply for grant funding:

  • Use the link above to complete the online form
  • Submit required documentation (incomplete submissions will not be considered)

Documentation regarding past use of funds is required prior to a new application being considered. 

For questions contact: 302-395-5101

2) Event Sponsorship/Non-Programming Grant Requests

CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COVID-19 STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARATION

Use this form if you are requesting consideration from New Castle County to sponsor a fundraising event.  All other requests that are not related to programs or services for the community should be submitted using this form.  Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

Submission does not guarantee approval.  Submissions are reviewed for consideration once a month.

Access the online form  *THIS OPTION IS CLOSED