DNREC to Accept Applications for 2027 Community Environmental Project Fund Grants Starting Aug. 1
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Featured Posts | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, July 31, 2026
The DNREC Environmental Justice Office will accept applications for the 2027 Community Environmental Project Fund (CEPF) grants from Aug. 1 to 31. Proposed environmental and recreation projects can range from $5,000 to $50,000, and any community or nonprofit organization is eligible to apply for a CEPF grant. CEPF is funded by penalties assessed by DNREC for violations of the state’s environmental laws and regulations, including violations of air, water or hazardous material permits.
Governor Meyer Announces 2026 Delaware Women’s Hall Of Fame Inductees
Department of Human Resources | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, July 31, 2026
DOVER, Del. — Gov. Matt Meyer today announced the four distinguished leaders who will be inducted into the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame. Their extraordinary leadership, service and lasting contributions have strengthened communities, shaped institutions and helped define Delaware’s future.
2026 DNREC Photo Contest Winners Unveiled
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, July 30, 2026
Winners of the 2026 DNREC Photo Contest gathered at the Delaware State Fair today to be honored by Governor Matt Meyer and the DNREC Secretary, Greg Patterson.
Eleven Public Safety Professionals Complete POST Instructor Course
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Police Officer Standards and Training Commission | POST | Date Posted: Thursday, July 30, 2026
The Delaware Police Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST) recognized 11 public safety professionals who completed its second annual POST Approved Instructor Course from July 20 to 24 at the University of Delaware Police Department.
The five-day course brought together participants from agencies across Delaware, highlighting the state’s commitment to developing qualified instructors for law enforcement and public safety training. Participants represented the University of Delaware Police Department, New Castle County Department of Public Safety, Delaware Capitol Police, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Newark Police Department and Delaware State University Police Department.
Governor Matt Meyer, Agriculture Secretary Don Clifton honor America 250 Farms at Delaware State Fair
Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, July 30, 2026
A celebration with its roots decades before the nation’s founding took place Thursday as Delaware Governor Matt Meyer and Agriculture Secretary Don Clifton honored three families as America 250 Farms during Governor’s Day activities at the Delaware State Fair. The America 250 Farms award recognizes First State families who have owned and farmed their land […]
