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Division of the Arts Announces New Focus for Two FY2021 Grant Categories

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, January 24, 2020

Grants from community-based organizations and schools that have a trauma-informed focus will receive funding priority Wilmington, Del. (January 24, 2020) – As part of its FY2021 grant application cycle, the Division of the Arts invites grant proposals from community-based organizations and schools that demonstrate the utilization of the arts to address trauma-related issues and challenges […]




Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs sponsors 14 special events during February 2020

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Eight of the programs celebrate African American History Month.




Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 2020 Individual Artist Fellowship Awardees

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Nineteen Delaware artists and two Honorable Mentions to receive recognition Wilmington, Del. (January 14, 2020) – Nineteen Delaware artists are being recognized by the Division for the high quality of their artwork. Work samples from 139 Delaware choreographers, composers, musicians, writers, folk and visual artists were reviewed by out-of-state arts professionals, considering demonstrated creativity and […]




Urban Forestry Grants Up to $5,000 Available

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, January 13, 2020

Delaware’s Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program is once gain offering up to $5,000 in matching funds for tree planting or tree management projects on public land or community open space. The competitive grants – open to all municipalities, homeowner associations, and certified 501(c)(3) non-profits in the State of Delaware (including churches and schools) – require a 50-50 match in either cash (non-federal funds) or in-kind services, which includes volunteer or staff time, equipment rental, or supplies. Requests can range from a minimum of $500 to a maximum of $5,000 in only one of two project categories: tree planting or tree management (i.e., professional tree inventory, hazardous tree removal, or pruning). 

Application deadline is March 6, 2020.




DART to Host Community Conversations in New Castle County

Delaware Transit Corporation | Delaware Transit Corporation | Department of Transportation | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Public transportation plays an essential role in the lives of thousands of Delawareans. It provides vital connections, bolsters the economy, improves the environment and helps to enhance our quality of life. Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC) proudly operates DART services in the First State. Please join DART for a Community Conversation where preliminary routing proposals to […]







  Category: New Castle County

Division of the Arts Announces New Focus for Two FY2021 Grant Categories

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, January 24, 2020

Grants from community-based organizations and schools that have a trauma-informed focus will receive funding priority Wilmington, Del. (January 24, 2020) – As part of its FY2021 grant application cycle, the Division of the Arts invites grant proposals from community-based organizations and schools that demonstrate the utilization of the arts to address trauma-related issues and challenges […]




Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs sponsors 14 special events during February 2020

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Eight of the programs celebrate African American History Month.




Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 2020 Individual Artist Fellowship Awardees

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Nineteen Delaware artists and two Honorable Mentions to receive recognition Wilmington, Del. (January 14, 2020) – Nineteen Delaware artists are being recognized by the Division for the high quality of their artwork. Work samples from 139 Delaware choreographers, composers, musicians, writers, folk and visual artists were reviewed by out-of-state arts professionals, considering demonstrated creativity and […]




Urban Forestry Grants Up to $5,000 Available

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, January 13, 2020

Delaware’s Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program is once gain offering up to $5,000 in matching funds for tree planting or tree management projects on public land or community open space. The competitive grants – open to all municipalities, homeowner associations, and certified 501(c)(3) non-profits in the State of Delaware (including churches and schools) – require a 50-50 match in either cash (non-federal funds) or in-kind services, which includes volunteer or staff time, equipment rental, or supplies. Requests can range from a minimum of $500 to a maximum of $5,000 in only one of two project categories: tree planting or tree management (i.e., professional tree inventory, hazardous tree removal, or pruning). 

Application deadline is March 6, 2020.




DART to Host Community Conversations in New Castle County

Delaware Transit Corporation | Delaware Transit Corporation | Department of Transportation | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Public transportation plays an essential role in the lives of thousands of Delawareans. It provides vital connections, bolsters the economy, improves the environment and helps to enhance our quality of life. Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC) proudly operates DART services in the First State. Please join DART for a Community Conversation where preliminary routing proposals to […]