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. Since 1956, DFRC has awarded over $5 million in grants to agencies and organizations providing services ranging from educational and recreational to residential and support for vocational rehabilitation.
2007 DFRC Grant Recipients
Arc of Delaware (Statewide)
Art Therapy Express Program (Hockessin)
Autism Society of Delaware (Statewide)
Center for Disabilities Studies, University of Delaware (Statewide)
Center for Therapeutic and Educational Riding (Townsend)
Central Delaware Soccer Association (Dover)
CERTS, Inc. (New Castle)
Charlton Satellite at Caesar Rodney High School (Camden-Wyoming)
Delaware CarePlan, Inc (Statewide)
Delaware Hospice (Statewide)
Delaware Theatre Company (Wilmington/Georgetown)
DSA Delaware (Statewide)
Easter Seals of Delaware and Maryland Eastern Shore (Statewide)
Exceptional Care for Children (Newark)
Independent Resources, Inc (Wilmington)
KenCrest Centers (Dover)
Kent County Community School (Dover)
Lower Delaware Autism Foundation (Lewes)
Mary Campbell Center (Wilmington)
Mid-Del Chapter, Arc of Delaware (Dover)
Reel Expectations Foundation (Middletown/Dover)
Richardson Park Learning Center (Wilmington)
Southern Delaware Therepeutic Riding (Nassau)
Special Olympics Delaware (Statewide)
VSA Arts of Delaware (Dover)
Wilmington Area Rotary/CanDo Playground (Wilmington)
Total grants monies distributed in 2007 by DFRC were $246,832.
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 put the words "Grant Application Request" in the subject line.
