Grant Funders in Dover, DE
Bespoke Grants indexes 20 grant-making foundations headquartered in Dover, Delaware — together $102.3M in recent annual giving. Their giving most often supports higher education, education, environment & conservation and health care. Local funders are one of the best starting points for a Dover nonprofit, because many prioritize organizations in their own community.
Foundations headquartered in Dover
Ranked by annual giving. Each links to a full profile — giving history, grant recipients, focus areas, and how to apply.
| # | Foundation | Annual giving | Latest grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware State University | $33.6M | 2023 |
| 2 | Climate Arc Inc | $14.5M | 2024 |
| 3 | Local Jobs & Economic Development Fund | $8.5M | 2024 |
| 4 | The Valour Foundation | $7.7M | 2024 |
| 5 | Big Tent Project Fund | $7.0M | 2020 |
| 6 | Delaware Association of Conservation Dis | $6.5M | 2024 |
| 7 | Better Next Year Fund | $5.8M | 2024 |
| 8 | Delaware State University Foundation Inc | $3.1M | 2024 |
| 9 | Sustainable Energy Utility Inc | $3.0M | 2025 |
| 10 | Delaware Technical & Community College | $2.1M | 2023 |
| 11 | Progress Charitable Foundation De | $1.9M | 2024 |
| 12 | Bleu Blanc Rouge Foundation | $1.4M | 2024 |
| 13 | American Jobs and Energy Security Fund | $1.3M | 2024 |
| 14 | Bayhealth Foundation Corporation | $1.2M | 2024 |
| 15 | American Academy of Sciences | $1.1M | 2024 |
| 16 | Delaware Healthcare Association | $1.0M | 2021 |
| 17 | Lutheran Senior Services of Dover Inc | $904K | 2025 |
| 18 | Motwani Jadeja Global Foundation | $604K | 2024 |
| 19 | The Alora Charitable Foundation | $541K | 2024 |
| 20 | Association for Digital Asset | $500K | 2025 |
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