Centene Foundation Launches $500K Grant Program for Delaware Health Initiatives
Delaware First Health and the Centene Foundation opened a grant program awarding $500,000 over three years in at least $10,000 increments to Delaware-based nonprofits addressing health drivers like housing instability and transportation accessibility. Applications for Medicaid-serving 501c3 organizations are due May 25, 2026, with awards announced in September.
1. Grant Program Details
Delaware First Health and the Centene Foundation are offering grants totaling $500,000 over three years, with individual awards of at least $10,000, to support initiatives addressing social determinants of health in Delaware.
2. Application Criteria and Timeline
Nonprofit, Delaware-based 501c3 organizations serving Medicaid populations can submit applications by May 25, 2026, and must include program materials, financial documents and outcome metrics; awardees will be announced in September.
3. Focus Areas and Selection Priorities
Proposals targeting housing instability or transportation accessibility will receive more favorable consideration, though applications that reduce any driver of health—such as food insecurity or economic barriers—are welcome.
4. Community Impact and Corporate Strategy
This program aims to advance health equity by funding community partnerships that remove environmental and economic barriers to care, aligning with Centene’s mission to improve wellness for underserved populations.