Delaware · State Grant

DFSME Mini Grants

Funding

$100-$500

Grade Focus

K-12

Application Due

TBD — opening soon

Level of Gov't

State — Delaware Dept of Natural Resources (DNREC)

Eligibility

Delaware K-12 teachers and schools. DFSME mini grants support environmental and forestry education in Delaware classrooms. All grade levels and subject areas with an environmental focus are eligible.

Program Goals

DFSME Mini Grants provide small, accessible funding for Delaware teachers to bring environmental and forestry education into their classrooms. Hands-on activities, outdoor learning, and technology tools that support environmental science are eligible uses.

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Application and Distribution

Applications submitted through DNREC. Monitor dnrec.delaware.gov for the current application window. The cycle opens soon — check for announcements.

Cycle Notes

Cycle opening soon — TBD. Monitor dnrec.delaware.gov for the application window.

Grant Award Amount

$100 to $500 per mini grant. Small but accessible — ideal for classroom kit components, environmental monitoring supplies, or materials for a specific outdoor learning project.

Allowable Purchases

Forward Education Products for This Grant

These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.

Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses

Frequently Asked Questions

Who administers DFSME mini grants?

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC).

What is the award range?

$100 to $500. Smaller grants designed for individual classroom projects rather than district-level programs.

When is the application window?

Opening soon — check dnrec.delaware.gov for the current timeline.

What types of projects are eligible?

Environmental and forestry education activities. Outdoor learning, nature journaling, environmental monitoring, and hands-on science projects are typical uses.

How can Forward Education help?

Our Climate Action Kit components can be phased in with mini grant funding, providing hands-on environmental science tools within the $100-$500 range.

Grant Support