Grant for Libraries and Senior Centers Serving Older Adults

• Grant award up to $5,000 to fully support eligible creative aging program expenses
• Full payment following notification of selection
• Option to receive payment via electronic fund transfer

• Organization profile
• Narrative
• Project Budget (financial information, $5,000 max)
• Creative Aging Program Curriculum Guideline
• Letter of Intent (LOI) from the teaching artist
• First-time applicants (excluding public libraries) must submit State of Delaware Certificate of Incorporation and IRS Nonprofit Determination Letter

• Must be an established unit of municipal, county, or state government within Delaware, OR a nonprofit organization based and chartered in Delaware exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), or 509(a)
• Must be committed to or have a strong interest in arts learning for 55+ adults
• Must be trained as a hosting organization through the Delaware Division of the Arts
• Programs must be led by teaching artists trained in creative aging who are current members of the Delaware Artist Roster
• Applications will not be accepted through fiscal agents
• No individual may submit an application if they are a member or relative of a member of the Delaware State Arts Council or Division staff

The Delaware Division of the Arts is a state government agency that provides grants to support Delaware artists and arts and cultural organizations.