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DNREC Opens Applications for 2026 Community Environmental Project Fund Grants Through Aug. 31

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 1, 2025

The DNREC Environmental Justice Office announced today it is accepting grant applications for the 2026 Community Environmental Project Fund (CEPF) through Aug. 31, 2025. Proposed environmental and recreation projects can range from $5,000 to $50,000, and any community or non-profit 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, and preference is given in the CEPF grant selection process to projects in communities within 2 miles of an environmental violation.




Unveiling of New State Historical Marker Honoring Rehoboth Beach Patrol

Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, July 31, 2025

For over a century, the Rehoboth Beach Patrol has been more than just a line of defense between swimmers and the sea—it’s been a symbol of dedication, courage, and community spirit along Delaware’s coast. On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., that legacy will be officially recognized with the unveiling of a new State […]




Delaware 250 Announces Opening of New Grant Cycle

Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, July 31, 2025

DOVER, Del. – The Summer 2025 Delaware 250 grant cycle is now open and accepting applications. The Delaware 250 grant program is offered on a quarterly basis to provide support to museums, historic sites, and other non-profit organizations throughout the state as they plan for the 250th anniversary of independence for both Delaware and the […]




Governor Meyer Tours Cannabis Cultivation Facility Ahead of Recreational Sales Launch

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, July 31, 2025

Governor also meets with Del Tech students training for cannabis industry MILFORD — Yesterday, Governor Matt Meyer and Marijuana Commissioner Josh Sanderlin toured First State Compassion, a MariMed-owned cannabis cultivation facility in Milford, to get a firsthand look at how the state’s newest industry is preparing to open its doors. Governor Meyer and the Commissioner […]




DPH Offers Back-to-School and Sports Physicals at Clinics Across Delaware

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 30, 2025

DOVER, Del. (July 30, 2025) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) will hold a special Back-to-School and Sports Physical Day at one clinic in each county the first week of August. The event is open to all Delawareans looking for a back-to-school physical or for a physical required to participate in Delaware Interscholastic […]







  Category: Newsroom

DNREC Opens Applications for 2026 Community Environmental Project Fund Grants Through Aug. 31

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 1, 2025

The DNREC Environmental Justice Office announced today it is accepting grant applications for the 2026 Community Environmental Project Fund (CEPF) through Aug. 31, 2025. Proposed environmental and recreation projects can range from $5,000 to $50,000, and any community or non-profit 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, and preference is given in the CEPF grant selection process to projects in communities within 2 miles of an environmental violation.




Unveiling of New State Historical Marker Honoring Rehoboth Beach Patrol

Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, July 31, 2025

For over a century, the Rehoboth Beach Patrol has been more than just a line of defense between swimmers and the sea—it’s been a symbol of dedication, courage, and community spirit along Delaware’s coast. On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., that legacy will be officially recognized with the unveiling of a new State […]




Delaware 250 Announces Opening of New Grant Cycle

Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, July 31, 2025

DOVER, Del. – The Summer 2025 Delaware 250 grant cycle is now open and accepting applications. The Delaware 250 grant program is offered on a quarterly basis to provide support to museums, historic sites, and other non-profit organizations throughout the state as they plan for the 250th anniversary of independence for both Delaware and the […]




Governor Meyer Tours Cannabis Cultivation Facility Ahead of Recreational Sales Launch

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, July 31, 2025

Governor also meets with Del Tech students training for cannabis industry MILFORD — Yesterday, Governor Matt Meyer and Marijuana Commissioner Josh Sanderlin toured First State Compassion, a MariMed-owned cannabis cultivation facility in Milford, to get a firsthand look at how the state’s newest industry is preparing to open its doors. Governor Meyer and the Commissioner […]




DPH Offers Back-to-School and Sports Physicals at Clinics Across Delaware

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 30, 2025

DOVER, Del. (July 30, 2025) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) will hold a special Back-to-School and Sports Physical Day at one clinic in each county the first week of August. The event is open to all Delawareans looking for a back-to-school physical or for a physical required to participate in Delaware Interscholastic […]