- Delaware First Health (DFH) and the Centene Foundation have launched a $500,000 grant program over three years to address social drivers of health in Delaware.
- Eligible applicants are Delaware-based 501c3 organizations serving the Medicaid population, with applications due by June 13, 2025.
- Priority is given to projects tackling housing instability and transportation accessibility, with award announcements set for July 2025.
Delaware First Health (DFH) and the Centene Foundation have announced a new grant program focusing on improving social determinants of health across Delaware. The initiative aims to distribute a total of $500,000 over the next three years, with individual grants starting at $10,000 each. Applications are currently open and will be accepted until June 13, 2025.
This grant program is specifically targeted towards Delaware-based 501c3 organizations that cater to the Medicaid population. The objective is to enhance community well-being by addressing factors such as housing instability and transportation accessibility, although initiatives addressing other social health determinants will also be considered. To qualify, organizations must demonstrate measurable outcomes and impacts over time.
Award announcements are anticipated in July 2025, after all submissions have been thoroughly reviewed. The initiative will support projects that seek to alleviate any of the various social drivers of health, with a preference for those that address housing and transportation challenges.
Delaware First Health, part of the Centene Corporation (CNC, Financial), is committed to transforming community health by building robust partnerships and providing access to culturally competent care. Centene Corporation's philanthropic arm, the Centene Foundation, focuses on healthcare access, social services, and education to improve health equity in underserved areas.
For more information on the grant program and to apply, interested organizations can visit the Delaware First Health grants page.
