The Excellence in Education Fund (EIE Fund) is now accepting grant applications for the 2025 cycle, aimed at supporting programs that promote workforce development and drive economic growth within Kent County.
Donor Name: CenDel Foundation
State: Delaware
County: Kent County (DE)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/30/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Funding Information
The Excellence in Education will award up to $25,000 in grants in 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a public institution or 501c3 organization with proper IRS documentation.
- Special consideration will be given to programs that help close occupational shortages as identified by the Rockport Study:
- Health technologies, technicians
- Construction, Maintenance, Mechanical Occupations
- Material Moving Occupations
- Transportation Occupations
- Warehouse & Logistics
- Education
- Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Life, Physical and Social Science Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
- Architecture and Engineering Occupations
- Management Occupations
- Sales and Related Occupations
- Building and Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations.
Excellence in Education is interesting in:
- Clarity of Application – The panel reviews numerous applications each year. Applications which do not clearly outline the program, answer the questions, or are difficult to score may not be considered.
- Enhancing the workforce throughout the region: This includes quality and impact of the program. How many will be impacted? What is the duration of the program?
- Educating and Broadening Perspectives: What is the educational component to the program? How many will be impacted? What will those impacted learn?
- Economic and Community Development: Will this program serve or create a special skill set? Will this program generate some measurable economic impact? Will this promote employment opportunities in Kent County or relocation?
For more information, visit CenDel Foundation.
