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**Upcoming Grant Opportunities**
Grant Opportunities	Grant Application Deadline	Grant Description	Contact Information
Financial Literacy Education Fund Grant	Due: (postmark date) December 15, 2010	Grants will be awarded to schools or other organizations for: K-12 Financial Literacy Programs - Programs that provide financial and economic literacy skills for students in grades K-12. (Maximum request--$75,000) Adult Financial Literacy Programs - Programs that provide financial and economic literacy skills for adults. (Maximum request--$75,000) Targeted Campaigns - Education is the first line of defense against fraud and deception. Education can help individuals make well-informed decisions before they spend their money. In the current economic crisis it is imperative that financial literacy opportunities for struggling Delaware residents be easily accessible. The targeted campaign application should have a goal of providing financial literacy for residents facing decisions on debt, with special emphasis on reaching out to the military, seniors and minority communities. Well thought out media campaigns and forums reaching out to the military, seniors and minority areas in Delaware will also be considered. (Maximum request--$100,000)	For more grant information, please contact Gerard Kelly at 302-577-5092 or Gerard.kelly@delaware.gov Grant sponsored by: Financial Literacy Education Fund
Delaware Community Foundation- Fund for Women	Due: Only online applications accepted. Send applications to, thefundforwomen@yahoo.com by January 28, 2011	The Fund For Women accepts applications from nonprofit, tax-exempt, (501(c)(3) organizations for programs that address the needs and enhance the worth and potential of women and girls in Delaware by helping them to lead productive, self-sufficient lives. The Fund For Women's one-year grants offer organizations an opportunity to obtain seed money for innovative, creative programming or to continue or expand programs in which the program's effectiveness has been demonstrated. The 2011 grant application form and guidelines are available online at www.delcf.org/ffw.	For information, please call 302-571-8004 or visit www.delcf.org .
Delaware Community Foundation- 2011 Capital Grants	Due: (postmark date) January 31, 2011	A minimum of $250,000 will be available to fund qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that serve Delawareans. Each grant request must be submitted on a DCF 2011 Capital Grant Application Form available on www.delcf.org. There is a separate application form for equipment grants. Recommendations for funding will be submitted by the Grants Committee to the DCF Board of Directors in June 2011; all applicants will be notified of the Board's decision in writing.	For more information or any questions regarding the grant, please contact Beth Bouchelle directly at 302-504-5239 or via email at bbouchelle@delcf.org

**Past Grant Opportunites**
Grant Opportunities	Grant Application Deadline	Grant Description	Contact Information
Coalition Building Grant	Due: (postmark date) November 12, 2010	Applications are now available for a one-time, one-year program grant designed to fund a collaborative program that will benefit citizens statewide. A minimum of $90,000 will be available to fund qualified 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organizations that serve Delawareans. Each grant request must be submitted on a DCF 2011 Program Grant Application Form available at www.delcf.org/grants_guidelines.html.	For more grant information, please contact Beth Bouchelle at 302.504.5239 or bbouchelle@delcf.org
Vanguard Minority Scholarship Program	Due: (postmark date) November 30, 2010	The Vanguard Minority Scholarship Program provides merit-based scholarships of up to $10,000 to minority students pursuing studies in business, finance, economics or accounting. To be considered, you must: Be entering your junior or senior year of college in fall 2011. Be a member of a racial or ethnic minority. Be enrolled full-time in a four-year accredited college or university in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year. Be pursuing studies in business, finance, economics or accounting Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Have not attended a two-year college while pursuing a bachelor degree. Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States.	For questions, please contact 1-800-537-4180 and ask for the Vanguard Scholarship Program Manager. Grant sponsored by: Vanguard

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