Centene Foundation

Delaware First Health and the Centene Foundation Announce Second Year of Grant Program to Address Social Drivers of Health

Community-based organizations and providers across Delaware can apply for funding now through May 25, 2026

NEWARK, Delaware, March 25, 2026 -- 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 May 25, 2026, and award announcements will be in September.

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 complete the application by May 25, 2026
• Must serve the Medicaid population
• Must agree to an end-of-term follow-up visit before the end of the year to demonstrate how grant funds have been used and show outcomes and impact over multiple points in time
• Grant funds may only be used for the purposes as requested in the application
• 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.)

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 download the application here: