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Partner Agencies

The First State Resource, Conservation and Development (RC&D) Council offers mini-grants up to $500 to further its mission to “Provide leadership, initiative, technical support, and direction in developing and carrying out a plan to assist individuals and communities in the conservation and enhancement of their human and natural resources” and to work towards our vision of “prosperous diverse communities
effectively developing and conserving the human and natural resources of the First State RC&D Area.”

RC&D Mini-Grant Flyer

Examples of funded projects include: urban farm and community or school garden initiatives, invasive species management, establishing or improving community recreational areas, establishing pollinator habitat, or installation of rain gardens.

Link to RC&D Mini-Grant Application Form


Delaware’s Urban and Community Forestry Program
is proud to be supported by these organizations:

(click on agency to follow a link to their page)

U.S. Forest Service State & Private Forestry

DDA Forest Service

Delaware Invasive Species Council