Chichester duPont Foundation Grants
Eligibility
Delaware nonprofits and educational organizations. The Chichester duPont Foundation has a long history of supporting education and community programs in Delaware. K-12 schools and programs serving Delaware students are eligible.
Program Goals
The Chichester duPont Foundation funds education and community programs with a historic focus on Delaware. K-12 STEM programs, CS education initiatives, and programs with demonstrated educational impact are well aligned with the foundation's education priorities.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Applications submitted through the Chichester duPont Foundation. The June 1 deadline has passed — monitor chidupontfoundation.org for the next cycle. Early engagement recommended.
Cycle Notes
Annual cycle. June 1 deadline (current cycle closed). Next cycle TBD. Monitor chidupontfoundation.org for announcements.
Grant Award Amount
Award amounts vary by program. The Chichester duPont Foundation has supported a range of project sizes in Delaware education.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Coding for Good Kit — an all-in-one coding, robotics, and AI literacy toolkit using micro:bit for real-world challenges
- 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
What is the Chichester duPont Foundation?
A historic Delaware private foundation with a long record of supporting education and community programs in the state.
Is the current cycle open?
No — the June 1 deadline has passed. Monitor chidupontfoundation.org for the next cycle.
What types of programs does the foundation fund?
Education and community programs serving Delaware. K-12 STEM, CS, and enrichment programs are eligible.
When is the next application deadline?
TBD — monitor chidupontfoundation.org for the next cycle announcement.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide curriculum alignment documents and program narratives that demonstrate measurable educational outcomes for foundation grant applications.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Delaware standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing
- Letters of support
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence
