The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control encourages Delaware non-profit organizations, conservation districts, community organizations and homeowners’ associations to submit project proposals to be considered for matching grant.
Donor Name: Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
State: Delaware
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/29/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 3 Years
Details:
Community Water Quality Improvement Grants assist in implementing projects or programs that improve water quality on developed lands with watershed improvement plans and strategies. Programs and projects selected for these grants must demonstrate innovative and sustainable methods, techniques, and/or practices for water quality improvements, with cost effective and measurable results.
Funding Information
Funding for grant awards in this cycle is expected to range from $25,000 to $75,000 per project.
Grant Period
Implementation of the project should not extend beyond 2 years of the date of grant award. Research projects that will demonstrate innovative science will be a 3 year grant with no less than a year dedicated to monitoring the project once implementation is complete.
Eligible Projects
- Enhancement or restoration of water quality within an impaired watershed;
- Community stormwater management improvements in existing developments in partnership with municipalities; and
- Non‐regulatory or voluntary plans involving pollution control strategies, watershed-based restoration plans, whole basin management preliminary assessments, or community‐based stormwater permits.
Applicant Requirements
Applicants may be any Delaware non-profit organization, conservation district, community organization, and/or homeowner’s association within the State of Delaware.
Agricultural operations and private for-profit firms are not eligible for these funds. Interested parties may enter into working arrangement with eligible applicant.
For more information, visit DNREC.
