DelawareDelaware health agencies review grant requests and recommend awards
The health department recommends competitive grants for private health programs, after setting aside money for eligible state-run programs; lawmakers must approve spending in the annual budget.
What it does
The health department recommends grants through a competitive process for private health programs and first sets aside money for eligible state-run programs. Spending still needs approval in the state's annual budget.
The health secretary reports each year on the fund's spending, savings, and investments, including whether spending met its intended purpose.
Argument forPublic review and written reasons for proposed awards may help residents see how health grant recommendations are made.
Argument againstSetting aside money for state-run programs first could leave less available for private groups seeking health grants.
More detail
The Department of Health and Social Services, working with the Division of Public Health, runs a competitive grant process and recommends how appropriated fund money should be spent. Private organizations may apply for grants for programs and services that fit the Delaware Health Fund's stated health purposes. The Department first designates funding for state-run programs that fit the fund's health purposes. The recommendations do not themselves approve spending; money may be spent only if included in the state's annual appropriations act. Each year, the Division issues its request for proposals by July 1, except from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The application period must stay open at least 30 days.
The Secretary of Health and Social Services reports on the fund's spending, savings, and investments. The report goes to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Director and Librarian of the Division of Legislative Services. The report is due on the second Tuesday of each January and covers the previous fiscal year.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Jul 1Signed by Governor Matt MeyerBecame Law
- Jun 24Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 1 NO 3 ABSENTPassed House
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 18Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 9 On Its MeritsMinor
- Jun 4Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in HouseMinor
- May 21Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENTPassed Senate
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- May 21Amendment SA 1 to SB 296 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENTMajor
- May 20Amendment SA 1 to SB 296 - Introduced and Placed With BillMinor
- May 13Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 6 On Its MeritsMinor
- May 4Introduced and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in SenateIntroduced
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