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.
2008 DFRC Grant Recipients
Art Therapy Express Program, Inc.
Bear Babe Ruth, Inc. - Miracle League
Best Buddies Delaware
John S. Charlton School: Caesar Rodney School District
Collaborative Effort to Reinforce Transition Success, Inc. (C.E.R.T.S., Inc.)
Community Integrated Services (CIS)
Delaware CarePlan, Inc.
Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council
Delaware Hospice
Delaware End of Life Coalition
Delaware Theatre Company
Down Syndrome Association of Delaware
Easter Seals Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore
Independent Resources, Inc.
Kent County Community School: Captial School District
Kent-Sussex Industries, Inc.
Lower Delaware Autism Foundation
Mid-Del Chapter: The Arc of Delaware
PAWs for People (Pet Assisted Visitation Volunteer Services, Inc)
Practice Without Pressure, Inc.
Reel Expectations Foundation
Richardson Park Learning Center: Red Clay School District
Special Olympics Delaware
The Arc of Delaware
The CENTER for Therapeutic and Educational Riding, Inc.
The Mary Campbell Center, Inc.
Therapeutic Riding at Carosel
Variety - The Children's Charity: Delaware Division
VSA arts of Delaware (VSADE)
Total grants monies distributed for 2008 by DFRC were $264,695.00
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 1/15/2009
