Community Environmental Project Fund Grants
Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
Closed August 31, 2026
The Community Environmental Project Fund (CEPF), administered by DNREC's Environmental Justice office, awards grants funded by penalty settlements to support community environmental projects that mitigate pollution, enhance the environment, or create recreational opportunities.
Eligibility
IRS tax-exempt organizations are eligible for up to $25,000. These include civic and community organizations, educational institutions, counties, municipal governments, state agencies, and quasi-state agencies that represent the community where the infraction(s) or violation(s) occurred.
Details
Release Date
August 1, 2026
Deadline
August 31, 2026
Financial Instrument
Grant
Maximum Award Amount
$25,000
Terms
Grants of up to $25,000 are funded by environmental penalty settlements. Eligible projects must mitigate pollution, enhance the environment, or create recreational opportunities.
Application Instructions
Apply through the DNREC Community Environmental Project Fund page when DNREC announces availability.
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