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Grants Can Help Volunteer Companies Fight Wildfires

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, May 20, 2021

The Delaware Forest Service’s 2021 VFA Grant program is open to all Delaware volunteer fire departments and can provide up to $4,500 in matching grants to acquire pumps, hoses, and equipment to respond to and suppress wildfires. More than $350,000 has been given to enhance wildfire response in the First State since the program’s inception. Applications must be received by the Delaware Forest Service office by regular mail no later than June 20, 2021. No email submissions will be accepted.  Awards will be made within 7 business days so that awarded projects can begin. Details at de.gov/wildfire.




Navigating The New Normal

Governor's Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 19, 2021

The Delaware Association for the Education of Young Children (DEAEYC) is holding a Virtual Conference June 19 – 29, 2021. This online training offers training sessions on Trauma-Informed Care, Anti-Bias in the Classroom, Conscious Discipline, Advocacy Training and so much more. This year’s Keynote Speaker is Sonia Manzano “Maria” from Sesame Street will be speaking […]




Click It Or Ticket Campaign Starts May 24 With Border To Border Kickoff Event In Delaware

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Occupant Protection | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 19, 2021

[DOVER, DE] May 19, 2021 — During this year’s national Click It or Ticket seat belt campaign, which will take place May 24 through June 6, 2021, the Delaware Office of Highway Safety (DOHS) will be teaming up with law enforcement nationwide for a Border to Border (B2B) kickoff event taking place on Monday, May […]




Department of Labor resuming work search requirement for UI benefits recipients

Department of Labor | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 18, 2021

WILMINGTON, DE – The Delaware Department of Labor (DOL) will require Unemployment Benefit recipients to look for work and register in Delaware JobLink (https://joblink.delaware.gov) in order to qualify for benefits or to continue to receive UI benefits, effective June 12, 2021. Starting on that date, claimants must register with JobLink, which includes creating or uploading […]




May 18, 2021: COVID-19 Briefing

News | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Governor John Carney will hold a virtual press briefing at 1:45 p.m. about Delaware’s response to COVID-19.







  Category: News

Grants Can Help Volunteer Companies Fight Wildfires

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, May 20, 2021

The Delaware Forest Service’s 2021 VFA Grant program is open to all Delaware volunteer fire departments and can provide up to $4,500 in matching grants to acquire pumps, hoses, and equipment to respond to and suppress wildfires. More than $350,000 has been given to enhance wildfire response in the First State since the program’s inception. Applications must be received by the Delaware Forest Service office by regular mail no later than June 20, 2021. No email submissions will be accepted.  Awards will be made within 7 business days so that awarded projects can begin. Details at de.gov/wildfire.




Navigating The New Normal

Governor's Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 19, 2021

The Delaware Association for the Education of Young Children (DEAEYC) is holding a Virtual Conference June 19 – 29, 2021. This online training offers training sessions on Trauma-Informed Care, Anti-Bias in the Classroom, Conscious Discipline, Advocacy Training and so much more. This year’s Keynote Speaker is Sonia Manzano “Maria” from Sesame Street will be speaking […]




Click It Or Ticket Campaign Starts May 24 With Border To Border Kickoff Event In Delaware

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Occupant Protection | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 19, 2021

[DOVER, DE] May 19, 2021 — During this year’s national Click It or Ticket seat belt campaign, which will take place May 24 through June 6, 2021, the Delaware Office of Highway Safety (DOHS) will be teaming up with law enforcement nationwide for a Border to Border (B2B) kickoff event taking place on Monday, May […]




Department of Labor resuming work search requirement for UI benefits recipients

Department of Labor | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 18, 2021

WILMINGTON, DE – The Delaware Department of Labor (DOL) will require Unemployment Benefit recipients to look for work and register in Delaware JobLink (https://joblink.delaware.gov) in order to qualify for benefits or to continue to receive UI benefits, effective June 12, 2021. Starting on that date, claimants must register with JobLink, which includes creating or uploading […]




May 18, 2021: COVID-19 Briefing

News | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Governor John Carney will hold a virtual press briefing at 1:45 p.m. about Delaware’s response to COVID-19.