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Welfare Foundation’s Guidance to Organizations

Affected by Federal Funding Cuts

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The Welfare Foundation is dedicated to working with nonprofit organizations to help improve the quality of life for those living in Delaware and southern Chester County. We are working collaboratively with our grantees, applicants, and other funders to stay informed of the impacts of Federal Funding cuts, both current and anticipated for the future.

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We remain committed to doing everything we can to support the nonprofit sector to the best of our ability during this time. As we move forward, below are some items that can help:

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  • Flexibility for Recent Grantees (2024 and prior) – If you find yourself unable to meet the grant requirements we agreed upon at the time of your grant (either the project you committed to completing or the outcomes associated with the project) due to Federal Funding cuts, please contact us so we can have an open dialog about the challenges you are facing. Requests for changes to projects, including timelines associated with them, and outcomes will be reviewed and decisioned on a case-by-case basis. Also, flexibility with our progress reporting requirements for recent grantees will also be considered if you have been negatively affected by Federal Funding cuts.

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  • Considerations for Current Applicants – For those organizations who have expressed an interest in applying for a grant, we will be moving forward with our typical grant cycles as-scheduled. While we fully expect to receive non-capital grant applications from organizations impacted by Federal Funding cuts, we have decided to remain focused on more "traditional" applications, at least for the time being. 

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  • On-Going Support – We realize that there are many nonprofit organizations facing extreme challenges in many different forms due to Federal Funding cuts and we want you to know that we are here for you. While we are still processing these changes and corresponding uncertainty ourselves, we are always available to listen and provide advice. With that said, the Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement (DANA) is a tremendous resource for nonprofits and we definitely encourage you to lean on them and utilize their expertise if there is something specific you need. Finally, to the extent you can, our best advice will always be to prioritize taking care of yourself and your staff. Your health and well-being is critical to the work you do and the clients you faithfully serve every day.

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​Thank you for the strength, care, and leadership you’ve already demonstrated and we know that you will continue to show in these uncertain times. The passion and dedication you bring to your organization and its mission continues to inspire us in the work we do.

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In partnership, 
Chris Grundner & Kristin Sommers​​

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