Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF) awards Community Empowerment grants to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Chapters in one of the following areas: Civic Engagement; Educational Development; Financial Literacy for Youth; Health and Wellness; or International Awareness.
The following DST Chapters have been awarded the 2023-2024 Community Empowerment Grant Awardees.
- Atlantic City Alumnae (Eastern Region) – Supporting the Education of African Children
- Century City Alumnae (Farwest Region)- Mothers and Daughters Empowered- Advocacy in Action Leadership Conference
- Galveston Alumnae (Southwest Region) 2023 World HIV/AIDS Day Community Breakfast
- Northwestern Wisconsin Alumnae (Midwest Region) Mindful Mommies
- Omaha Alumnae (Central Region) International Sisterhood Symposium
- Quaker City Alumnae (Eastern Region) Higher Education Preparedness Program
- Tri-County(MD) (Eastern Region) A Sound Mind
- Tracy Area Alumnae (Farwest Region) Empowerment Day-Showing Up for Me, Intentionally
- Richmond Alumnae (South Atlantic) Youth Health and Wellness Program
- South Palm Beach County Alumnae (Southern Region)- World AIDS Day: Cookies and Condoms