The Sussex County Council has made available $225,000 for their Human Service Grants program. The Human Service Grant program provides grants to established county-wide non-profit agencies for the purpose of enhancing health and human services which contribute to a safe, healthy and self-sufficient community. Funds provide grants that assist organizations with resources in support of programs or capital purchases.

Please realize that we receive numerous applications for this program so the Council asks that your request for funding be reasonable, realistic, and within our budgetary constraints. FY 2024’s average grant, excluding senior centers who get a flat amount, was $2,400. The range of the grant amounts awarded was $500 to $3,500.

To be eligible for a grant, you must fill out an application and submit the required documentation. Organizations that have not been performing services in Sussex County for at least 2 years will not qualify.

The deadline for filing grant requests is Monday, September 30, 2024. It is anticipated that the Sussex County Council will consider these requests in October and awards will be made during the month of November.

Please do not hesitate to contact Bobbi Albright if you have additional questions.