Beneficiaries
Each year, DFRC distributes proceeds from their fundraising events to programs that enrich the lives of Delawareans with intelllectual disabilities. The funds are allocated by a committee of community volunteers and are used as grants and seed money to support programs throughout Delaware.
Over the past 10 years, DFRC has provided more than $2 million to Delaware agencies and organizations serving persons with intellectual disabilities. Since 1956, DFRC has awarded over $5 million in grants to program ranging from educational and recreational to residential and support for vocational rehabilitation.
2009 DFRC Grant Recipients
Arc of Delaware
Wilmington
Art Therapy Express Program
Hockessin
Autism Delaware
Newark
Bear Babe Ruth
Bear
Best Buddies Delaware
Wilmington
Brain Injury Association of Delaware
Dover
Center for Disabilities Studies: University of Delaware
Newark
The CENTER for Therapeutic and Educational Riding
Townsend
Collaborative Effort to Reinforce Transistion Success (C.E.R.T.S.)
Newark
Delaware CarePlan
Wilmington
Delaware Theatre Company
Wilmington
Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council
Dover
Down Syndrome Association of Delaware
Middletown
Easter Seals of Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore
New Castle
Independent Resources
Wilmington
Intensive Learning Center: Milford School District
Milford
KenCrest Centers
Dover
Kent-Sussex Industries
Milford
Mary Campbell Center
Wilmington
Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children
Wilmington
Pet-Assisted Volunteer Visitation Services, Inc. (PAWS for People)
Hockessin
Pilot School
Wilmington
Practice Without Pressure
Newark
Southern Delaware Therapeutic & Recreational Horseback Riding
Nassau
Special Olympics Delaware
Newark
Variety/Delaware Division
Rockland
VSA arts of Delaware
Dover
Total grants monies awarded by DFRC in 2009 were $200,000.00
DFRC provides grant funding to non-profit organizations that serve Delawareans with intellectual disabilities. Grants are awarded twice each year, with the deadlines for applications being April 1st and October 1st.
To obtain a grant application, or more information, please call DFRC at (302) 454-2730 or send email to info@dfrcfoundation.org and be sure the words "Grant Application Request" appear in the subject line.
Updated 1/28/2010
