Grants in Delaware
Delaware statewide grants & funding programs
Explore active funding opportunities from state agencies, cities, and local partners across Delaware. Filter by category, agency, or keyword to find grants that match your project, business, or community.
5 programs currently listed in Delaware • Updated daily
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Delaware State Housing Authority – HomeownershipDEFirst-Time Homeowner
Updated: Nov 29, 2025
The DSHA Loan Products page details the specific Smart Start, First State Home Loan and Diamond in the Rough offerings, showing how Delaware first-time and repeat buyers can pair a DSHA mortgage with 3%–5% down payment and closing-cost assistance.
Eligible for: Low- and moderate-income Delaware homebuyers who qualify for DSHA Welcome Home or Home Again FHA, VA, USDA or conventional 30-year fixed-rat…
City of Wilmington – Department of Real Estate and HousingDEFirst-Time HomeownerDeferred loan
Updated: Dec 1, 2025
Wilmington’s First Start Homebuyer Program provides up to $15,000 in down payment and closing-cost assistance to low- and moderate-income first-time buyers purchasing owner-occupied homes inside city limits.
Eligible for: First-time homebuyers, displaced homemakers and single parents purchasing a single-family home within the City of Wilmington who have not ow…
New Castle County – Community Development & HousingDEFirst-Time HomeownerDeferred loan
Updated: Dec 1, 2025
New Castle County’s Down Payment & Settlement Assistance (DPS) Program offers income-qualified buyers up to $10,000 in deferred, low-cost loan funds to help with down payment and closing costs when buying a home in the county.
Eligible for: Low- and moderate-income households purchasing a home in New Castle County who need help covering customary down payment and settlement char…
Delaware State Housing Authority – HomeownershipDEFirst-Time HomeownerDeferred loan
Updated: Dec 1, 2025
DSHA’s “How We Can Help” page is the central hub for Delaware first-time homebuyer assistance, outlining Welcome Home and Home Again mortgage programs plus layered down payment help like First State Home Loan and Diamond in the Rough.
Eligible for: Delaware first-time and repeat homebuyers using DSHA’s Welcome Home or Home Again mortgage programs who meet county income and purchase-pric…
City of Dover – Dover First Start Homeownership Downpayment and Settlement Assistance Program
RollingCity of Dover – Community Development OfficeDEFirst-Time HomeownerDeferred loan
Updated: Dec 1, 2025
The Dover First Start Homeownership Assistance Program offers low- and moderate-income first-time buyers a 0% interest second-mortgage loan of up to $20,000 for down payment and settlement charges on homes within the City of Dover.
Eligible for: First-time homebuyers purchasing a principal-residence home within Dover city limits who have at least $1,000 in their own cash (excluding g…
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