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

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Delaware First Health (DFH) and the Centene Foundation have announced a grant program targeting social drivers of health in Delaware. The initiative will distribute $500,000 in grants over three years, with individual grants starting at $10,000. Applications are open to Delaware-based 501c3 organizations serving the Medicaid population, with submissions accepted through June 13, 2025.

The program prioritizes projects addressing housing instability and transportation accessibility, though applications targeting other social health drivers will be considered. Organizations must demonstrate measurable outcomes and impact over time. Award announcements are scheduled for July 2025.

Community-based organizations and providers across Delaware can apply for funding now through June 13, 2025

NEWARK, Del., May 12, 2025 /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 social 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 social 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 June 13, 2025, and award announcements will be in July.

Applications that seek to reduce the impact of any of the many social 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.

 

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SOURCE Delaware First Health

FAQ

What is the total amount of grants being offered by Delaware First Health and Centene Foundation in 2025?

Delaware First Health and the Centene Foundation are offering grants totaling $500,000, to be awarded over three years, with individual grants starting at a minimum of $10,000 each.

When is the deadline to apply for the Delaware First Health CNC grant program in 2025?

The deadline to apply for the grant program is June 13, 2025, with award announcements scheduled for July 2025.

What are the eligibility criteria for the Delaware First Health grant program?

Organizations must be Delaware-based 501c3s, serve the Medicaid population, demonstrate measurable outcomes over time, and submit supporting documentation including W-9, form 990, and IRS Affirmation Letter.

What types of projects are prioritized for the Delaware First Health and Centene Foundation grants?

While all social drivers of health projects are welcomed, more favorable consideration will be given to projects addressing housing instability and transportation accessibility.