GRANTS
The Delaware Heritage Commission offers two different grants meant for individuals and groups studying the history and heritage of Delaware. Grant applications are accepted at any time. They are then considered by the Challenge Grant or McKinstry Award Committee. The Committee then makes a recommendation to the Commission at an Executive Committee or Regular Commission meeting. The Executive Committee meets the first Wednesday of even-numbered months (Feb., April, June, Aug., Oct., Dec.). The Regular Commission meetings are held the first Wednesday of odd numbered months (Jan, March, May, July, Sept., Nov.).
Recently challenge grants have been awarded to the Milford Museum, Hagley Museum and Library, and the Lewes Historical Society
Recent McKinstry Award scholars are Wade Catts of Newark, Kathleen Buckalew of Wilmington, and Stephanie Holyfield of Hockessin
Challenge Grants are meant for groups and are matching grants.
Typically, Challenge Grants range from $250 - $1,500
McKinstry Awards are for individuals.
McKinstry Awards generally range from $500 to $3,000
For more information please call the Commission office at 302-744-5077
For an application please click:
Please complete the application in blue or black ink, or retype if you wish, and mail or fax (302-744-5073) to the Commission office:
121 Duke of York Street, Dover, DE 19901
