 Over the years, weather, general wear and tear, and termites compromised the structure of the building, and the grant will reimburse the church for half of the cost of renovations to their flooring and joists beneath the floor. St. Daniel's Community Church is over 150 years old and dates back to before the Civil War. It was a free black church when slavery still existed in Delaware, and the building has survived, with several members of the congregation having family ties to the church.