GRANTS

There are two types of grants: capital and operational.  Sources of funding include foundations, businesses, and government (local, state, and federal).  Each funder has its own process, set of requirements, level of funding, and area of interest.  Programs may consider applying for grants to obtain added resources. Grants are usually monetary, but sometimes might be an in-kind gift such as computers.

Typically, funders will consider requests to:

• Start up new programs

• Fund special projects or initiatives (one-time costs)

Rarely do funders consider requests for operating expenses or ongoing costs unless the request shows how other funding will be obtained.

Programs or individuals interested in starting up a child care program, increasing the number of children being served, or simply enhancing the quality of an existing program might consider the Delaware Child Care Capacity-Building Grant. This grant provides funds to increase the supply and quality of child care in hard-to-find areas such as care for infants/toddlers, children with disabilities, school-age children, mildly ill children, and care during non-traditional hours.

Additional Grant Opportunities:

Programs might also consider contacting the community relations department of local corporations or local foundations. A good source of information about grants and fundraising in general is Delaware Association of Nonprofit Agencies.