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  Archives:  September 2020

$1.5 Million EDA Grant to Delaware Innovation Space to Launch Hard Science Startup Accelerator

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 24, 2020

WILMINGTON, Del. – Today, Delaware Governor John Carney, U.S. Sens. Tom Carper and Chris Coons and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (all D-Del.) announced a $1.5 million grant award from the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to Delaware Innovation Space to create a Hard Science Startup Accelerator. The grant was awarded […]



Second Application Round for DE Relief Grants to Open October 1

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Small Business | Date Posted: Thursday, September 24, 2020

Round 1 applicants will be notified of status by September 30 WILMINGTON, Del. – Eligible Delaware small businesses and nonprofits will be able to apply for the $30 million available from second round of DE Relief Grants starting Thursday, October 1 at 10:00 a.m. on delbiz.com/relief. “Delaware small businesses are the backbone of our economy and […]



Three Delaware Schools Receive National Blue Ribbon Honors

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Thursday, September 24, 2020

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today recognized three Delaware schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2020. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.



Delaware Recognized for 25th Consecutive Year of Excellence in Financial Reporting

Department of Finance | Division of Accounting | Date Posted: Thursday, September 24, 2020

  The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded Delaware its Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the State’s fiscal year 2019 comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). This is the 25th consecutive year the State has received this award, which is the highest form of recognition […]



DSHA Announces $2.8 Million Awarded to Strong Neighborhoods Projects Statewide

Delaware State Housing Authority | Date Posted: Thursday, September 24, 2020

DOVER – Six projects statewide will receive $2.8 million from Delaware’s Strong Neighborhoods Housing Fund to address vacant, abandoned or foreclosed properties, Governor John Carney and Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) Director Anas Ben Addi announced today. The Strong Neighborhoods Housing Fund is used to support community development, address crime and transform neighborhoods that are […]





  Archives:  September 2020

$1.5 Million EDA Grant to Delaware Innovation Space to Launch Hard Science Startup Accelerator

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 24, 2020

WILMINGTON, Del. – Today, Delaware Governor John Carney, U.S. Sens. Tom Carper and Chris Coons and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (all D-Del.) announced a $1.5 million grant award from the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to Delaware Innovation Space to create a Hard Science Startup Accelerator. The grant was awarded […]



Second Application Round for DE Relief Grants to Open October 1

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Small Business | Date Posted: Thursday, September 24, 2020

Round 1 applicants will be notified of status by September 30 WILMINGTON, Del. – Eligible Delaware small businesses and nonprofits will be able to apply for the $30 million available from second round of DE Relief Grants starting Thursday, October 1 at 10:00 a.m. on delbiz.com/relief. “Delaware small businesses are the backbone of our economy and […]



Three Delaware Schools Receive National Blue Ribbon Honors

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Thursday, September 24, 2020

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today recognized three Delaware schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2020. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.



Delaware Recognized for 25th Consecutive Year of Excellence in Financial Reporting

Department of Finance | Division of Accounting | Date Posted: Thursday, September 24, 2020

  The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded Delaware its Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the State’s fiscal year 2019 comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). This is the 25th consecutive year the State has received this award, which is the highest form of recognition […]



DSHA Announces $2.8 Million Awarded to Strong Neighborhoods Projects Statewide

Delaware State Housing Authority | Date Posted: Thursday, September 24, 2020

DOVER – Six projects statewide will receive $2.8 million from Delaware’s Strong Neighborhoods Housing Fund to address vacant, abandoned or foreclosed properties, Governor John Carney and Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) Director Anas Ben Addi announced today. The Strong Neighborhoods Housing Fund is used to support community development, address crime and transform neighborhoods that are […]