Access Delaware
FUNDING STATUS: OPEN
ACCESS 988
Provides funding to partner groups, nonprofits and community-based organizations in Delaware that are actively pursuing outreach, education and awareness activities that promote the 988 Lifeline. Funding is intended to support initiatives that engage high-risk or underserved populations and increase awareness of available crisis support services. The 2026 ACCESS 988 grant program will be administered by DSAMH for an implementation period from July 1, 2026 through November 30, 2026.
Funding Information
Awards of up to $4,999.99 are available to qualified organizations. Organizations must have been in operation for at least one (1) year and hold an active business license with the State of Delaware to be eligible for funding.
Funding may be used to support:
- Community outreach events
- Educational workshops or trainings
- Digital or social media awareness campaigns
- Distribution of outreach materials
- Community engagement initiatives
Funding may not be used for:
- Direct treatment services
- Hiring new staff
- Duplicating or overlapping existing funded initiatives
Application Process – Applications open on April 13, 2026
Applications for the 2026 ACCESS 988 grant program will be submitted through Google-based forms. Applicants must have access to a Google account or Google Drive, or be prepared to create one prior to submission, as you will be required to upload documents from Google Drive as part of the application process.
To support application preparation, a sample of the application questions and budget template are available for download.
Key Dates (2026)
- Applications Open: April 13, 2026
- Application Deadline: April 30, 2026
- Award Notifications: May 22, 2026
- Awards Finalized: June 5, 2026
- Project Implementation: June – November 2026
- Final Invoicing & Reports Due: December 31, 2026
Learn More
Interested in learning more? Check out the recording from our recent ACCESS 988 Solicitation Webinar sessions.
Grant writing-related resources are available on DSAMH’s ATRC Website, which can be accessed here via the Resource Library. Be sure to insert “Grant Writing” in the Keyword Search, which will populate links to 10 modules (PPTs and associated recordings/videos) and a Grant Writing Workbook designed to guide you through each step of developing a proposal.