Financial Assistance

At Delaware Nature Society (DelNature), we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to learn about and connect with our natural world.

Thanks to generous donors, we are pleased to offer full and partial financial assistance to support participation in our summer camps, public programs, and school programs. Funds are limited and are offered first-come, first-serve.

Delaware Futures Teenager Child Outdoors

Public Programs and Summer Camp Financial Assistance

Funds are awarded based on household size, income, and program availability. To apply for financial assistance, click in the contact link below. You will be notified of the outcome as soon as your information is verified.

Glynne Nagle, Office Manager to submit requests or reach out with questions.


School Field Trip & Overnight Experience Financial Assistance

Funds are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis exclusively for minors. Financial assistance are available for day programs, extended days and overnights events. Participant fees for field trip lessons are covered at 100% for qualifying students and 50% for overnight events. Outreach programs are not eligible for financial assistance.

To apply for financial assistance, submit a written request on school letterhead with the following information:

  1. School name, teacher contact name/email/phone, program name, and program registration ID number.
  2. The number of students participating in the program that qualify for free or reduced cost lunch, or any other financial assistance program. Schools with 100% of the student population that qualify for free or reduced cost lunch, are awarded funds based on the percentage of students identified as low income. This data is available in that school’s most recent Profile Report from publicly available State data.

Glynne Nagle, Office Manager to submit requests or reach out with questions.


Delaware Nature Society is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, or disability.