Delaware On Main is the umbrella organization for Delaware’s many active main street communities.  Operating under the Division of Small Business, it is the state’s representative within the national Main Street America™ Coordinating Program.

Delaware on Main is part of a powerful, grassroots network Coordinating Programs and over 1600 neighborhoods and communities across the country committed to creating to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development.  The goal is to provide Delaware’s historic downtowns, communities, and small businesses with tools to revitalize their commercial districts, increase entrepreneurism and innovation, and enhance quality of life. 

Delaware’s work aligns with the four key areas that the national Main Street program has used as a guiding framework for over 35 years: Economic Vitality, Promotion, Design, and Organization. 

Main Street America leads a movement committed to strengthening communities through preservation-based economic development in older and historic downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts.

Questions? Contact Anastasia Jackson at: Anastasia.Jackson@delaware.gov.

Based on their membership categories, a Main Street, or downtown, program can either be Accredited, an Affiliate, or not Designated.  Here is the list of Delaware’s Main Street organizations by category:

Accredited
Downtown Dover Partnership
Rehoboth Beach Main Street
Downtown Milford Inc
Downtown Wilmington Visions
Cornerstone West CDC
Middletown Main Street

Affiliate
Downtown Newark Partnership
Delaware City Main Street
Smyrna Downtown
Seaford Tomorrow
Harrington Main Street
Milton Main Street
Main Street Laurel
Town of Millsboro
Town of Elsmere
The Newark Partnership
Clayton, DE

FY 2026 Impact:

• Total budget for local programs: $2,779,724
• 333 full time jobs created
• 699 part time jobs created
• 85 new businesses created
• 226 rehabilitation projects completed
• 322 public improvement projects
• 8 new construction projects
• 20,175 volunteer hours contributed
• Attracted more than $45 million in private investment
• Attracted more than $111 million in public investment

Note: 15 out of 17 communities reporting