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Delaware First Health (NYSE: CNC) and the Centene Foundation opened a grant submission period for Delaware-based 501(c)(3) organizations serving Medicaid populations. $500,000 will be awarded over three years, with individual grants of at least $10,000. Applications are due May 25, 2026 and award announcements will be made in September. Priority consideration is given to projects addressing housing instability or transportation accessibility. Applicants must show multi-point outcomes, serve Medicaid members, and submit required documentation.

In the news release, Delaware First Health and the Centene Foundation Announce Grant Program Open Submission Period, issued 27-Mar-2026 by Delaware First Health over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that changes have been made. The complete, corrected release follows:

Delaware First Health and the Centene Foundation Announce Grant Program Open Submission Period

Community-based organizations and providers across Delaware can apply for funding now through May 25, 2026

NEWARK, Del., March 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Delaware First Health ("DFH"), a leading Medicaid managed care organization in Delaware, and the Centene Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), today announced an open submission period for grants that will be provided to non-profit, community-based organizations and providers that address drivers of health. By addressing these conditions—such as lack of access to healthy food, housing insecurity and transportation accessibility—these grants will improve the lives and health of Delawareans. 

"We are pleased to offer financial support for organizations that address drivers of health and make a difference in communities throughout Delaware," said Delaware First Health President and CEO Bill Wilson. "People are more likely to schedule a doctor's appointment when they aren't worried about the roof over their heads, feeding their families or getting to work. Working together with community-based organizations, we can intervene in the societal, environmental and economic barriers that are preventing people from living their best and healthiest lives."

Grants totaling $500,000 will be awarded over the next three years at a minimum of $10,000 each. Applications are due May 25, 2026, and award announcements will be in September.

Applications that seek to reduce the impact of any of the many drivers of health are welcomed, however, more favorable consideration will be given to those that address housing instability or transportation accessibility.

To apply, organizations must meet the following criteria:

• Must serve the Medicaid population
• Must demonstrate how grant funds have been used and show outcomes and impact over multiple points in time
• Organizations must be Delaware-based 501c3s
• All supporting documentation must be submitted with the application (relevant program materials, W-9, form 990, IRS Affirmation / Determination Letter, etc.)

To learn more and apply, visit DelawareFirstHealth.com/grants.

About Delaware First Health
Established in 2023, Delaware First Health provides government-sponsored managed care services to families across Delaware through Medicaid (Delaware First Health), Marketplace (Ambetter Health of Delaware), Medicare Advantage (Wellcare), and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Wellcare). By building strong community partnerships that support access to wholistic and culturally competent care, Delaware First Health is transforming the health of the communities we serve, one person at a time. Delaware First Health is a Centene Corporation company. For more information, please visit DelawareFirstHealth.com. 

About Centene Foundation
The Centene Foundation (the "Foundation"), a private nonprofit focused on investing in economically challenged communities, is the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) ("Centene"). The Foundation supports projects and initiatives strategically aligned with Centene's mission-driven culture and enhances the work Centene is doing to remove the barriers to wellness underserved and low-income populations face. The Foundation is committed to addressing drivers of health and improving health equity in three distinct areas of focus: healthcare access, social services and education. To learn more, visit the Centene Foundation's website.

Correction: In the final sentence before the boilerplates, the hyperlink for "DelawareFirstHealth.com/grants" has been updated to https://www.delawarefirsthealth.com/grants.

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FAQ

What is the Delaware First Health and Centene Foundation grant amount and timeline for CNC?

The program totals $500,000 in grants to be awarded over three years. According to Delaware First Health, applications are due May 25, 2026 and award announcements will be made in September 2026.

Who is eligible to apply for the Delaware First Health grant (CNC) and what are requirements?

Eligible applicants are Delaware-based 501(c)(3) organizations serving the Medicaid population. According to Delaware First Health, applicants must demonstrate multi-point outcomes and submit required documents like W-9, Form 990, and IRS determination letter.

What types of projects will receive favorable consideration from Delaware First Health (CNC)?

Projects addressing housing instability or transportation accessibility will receive more favorable consideration. According to Delaware First Health, proposals that reduce social drivers of health and show measurable outcomes are prioritized.

What is the minimum grant size and award schedule for the Centene Foundation grants via CNC?

Each awarded grant will be a minimum of $10,000. According to Delaware First Health, the $500,000 program will distribute awards over the next three years with selections announced in September 2026.

How should organizations apply for the Delaware First Health grant (CNC) and where is the application?

Organizations apply online at DelawareFirstHealth.com/grants and must include all supporting documentation. According to Delaware First Health, complete applications are due by May 25, 2026 and incomplete submissions may be disqualified.