Delmarva Power, together with its program administrator Delaware Nature Society (DelNature), is pleased to announce the 2022 Sustainable Communities Grant Program, providing $75,000 in funds to support open space and resiliency projects in Delaware and Maryland.
Donor Name: Delaware Nature Society
States: Delaware, Maryland
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 06/30/2022
Size of the Grant: $75,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
Delmarva Power is launching the second annual grant period as part of its Sustainable Communities Program to fund environmental and open space projects and community resiliency efforts across its Delaware and Maryland service area.
The Sustainable Communities Grant Program provides $75,000 in grants annually to fund open space and environmental and resiliency projects across the company’s Delaware and Maryland service area.
The program will provide $50,000 in grants of up to $10,000 each to municipalities, recreational authorities and nonprofits for projects focusing on open space preservation, improvements to parks and recreation resources, and environmental conservation. Projects include the development of recreation trails, the purchase of open space, planting of trees and other vegetation.
The program also will provide grants, totaling $25,000, to support resiliency projects that demonstrate innovation in providing a safe and reliable resource for a community during a time of emergency.
Grant Period
All projects must be complete within one year of funding.
Criteria
Municipalities, recreational authorities and nonprofits in the Delmarva Power service area can apply for a Sustainable Communities grant each year.
Eligible activities addressing resiliency include:
- Community Engagement and Education Regarding Resiliency
- Purchase of Energy Storage
- Solar Installation Including Mobile Solar Units
For more information, visit Sustainable Communities Grant Program.
