Centene Foundation

Delaware First Health and the Centene Foundation are partnering to address social drivers of health in Delaware. As part of this initiative, Delaware First Health will distribute over $500,000 to support local, nonprofit, community-based organizations that are working to address social determinants of health.

Grants of no less than $10,000 will be awarded to organizations serving high-need communities across Delaware, with priority given to organizations addressing housing insecurity and transportation accessibility.

All grantees must meet the following criteria:

•Must complete the application by June 13^th

•Must serve the Medicaid population

•Must agree to an end-of-term follow-up visit before the end of the year to demonstrate how award funds have been used and show outcomes over multiple points in time

•Grant funds may only be used for the purposes as requested in the application

•Grantee organizations must be Delaware-based 501c3s

In addition to the application, applicants will need the following documents:

•Relevant program materials

•IRS Affirmation / Determination Letter

•Form 990

•W-9 Form (dated within 12 months of the current date)

*Please note that submitting an online application does not guarantee funding. Submit your applications to DFHCommunityRelations@DelawareFirstHealth.com

You can find the grant application here: