Delaware Community Foundation Fund for Women invites grant applications
More than $125-thousand in grants will be distributed among nonprofit organizations that apply through the Delaware Community Foundation Fund for Women 2012 grants program.
Today, one of two grant application assistance workshops will take place. It is being held from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the Duncan Center, lower level, 500 West Loockerman Street, Dover. Past grant awards have supported programs such as prenatal care, housing, abuse counseling, legal assistance, medical care, scholarship programs, job training and other initiatives. Eliglble programs shoudl relate “to the education of girls and women in health, wellness and life skills that lead to future economic self-sufficiency.” You can find out more by visiting http://www.delcf.org/ffw. Applications are due by January 27th, 2012.
WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from readers like you. Please give today.
Former Delaware state employee stole $181K from unemployment trust fund
The state had not disclosed the theft to the public until WHYY News contacted the Department of Labor about the funding.
8 hours ago
Beached whale found on Delaware shore near Indian River Inlet Bridge
A representative of the Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute said the 50-foot-long whale is likely close to dying.
20 hours ago
New Castle County unveils comprehensive sustainability plan, seeking community input on priorities
The plan includes nearly 200 items, such as expanding the county’s farmers market program and making more rain barrels available to residents.
3 days ago
Listen 1:46