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Grant period now open for projects across Delaware and Maryland service area
A new program funded by Delaware Power and administered by Delaware Nature Society is providing grant money to help support open space and environmental projects, and resiliency projects across Delmarva Power’s Delaware and Maryland service area. The Sustainable Communities Grant Program launched its first application period today and will fund up to $75,000 in projects each year.
“Being part of our communities is about more than power lines and infrastructure,” said Gary Stockbridge, Delmarva Power region president. “It means being a leader in environmental initiatives and being at the forefront of efforts large and small to drive a cleaner and brighter future for our customers and communities.”
The Sustainable Communities Grant 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, and planting of trees and other vegetation. Grants from $1,000 to $10,000 will be provided to support these projects.
The program also will provide one to two 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. The program will support a range of community resiliency efforts that help prepare a community for the impacts of more severe weather. Eligible activities include: community engagement and education regarding resiliency, the purchase of energy storage, and solar installation including mobile solar units.
“Delaware Nature Society is pleased to partner with Delmarva Power in the Sustainable Communities Grant Program,” said Joanne McGeoch, Deputy Executive Director, Delaware Nature Society. “Community investments such as these are important in protecting our environment and creating resilient communities.”
A committee with representatives from Delmarva Power, Delaware Nature Society, county agencies and conservation organizations will review grant applications and select the projects to receive funding. Grant requests for the 2020 Sustainable Communities Grant Program will be accepted until January 31, 2020. Delmarva Power and Delaware Nature Society will award these grants in March 2020.
Municipalities, recreational authorities, and nonprofits can learn more about the Sustainable Communities Grant Program and how to submit a grant request at DelNature.org/SustainableCommunitiesGrant.
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About Delmarva Power:
Delmarva Power is a unit of Exelon Corporation (NYSE: EXC), the nation’s leading energy provider, with approximately 10 million customers. Delmarva Power provides safe and reliable energy service to approximately 527,000 electric customers in Delaware and Maryland and approximately 134,000 natural gas customers in northern Delaware.
About Delaware Nature Society:
Delaware Nature Society’s (DelNature) mission is to connect people with the natural world and improve our environment through education, advocacy, and conservation. Founded in 1964, Delaware Nature Society, a state affiliate for the National Wildlife Federation, is renowned for our educational programming, conservation, and advocacy. We provide the tools for communities to take action and promote the health of the environment through land preservation, wildlife protection, and watershed stewardship. We manage over 2,000 acres of land and operate four educational sites: Ashland Nature Center, Abbott’s Mill Nature Center, DuPont Environmental Education Center, and Coverdale Farm Preserve.
About DelNature
DelNature’s mission is to connect people with the natural world to improve our environment through education, conservation, and advocacy. We envision a healthy and sustainable environment for all.
Founded in 1964, DelNature, a state affiliate for the National Wildlife Federation, is renowned for educational programming, conservation, and advocacy, providing the tools for communities to take action and promote the health of the environment through land preservation, wildlife protection, and watershed stewardship.
DelNature manages over 2,000 acres of land statewide, including four nature preserves, and operates four educational sites: : Ashland Nature Center, Abbott’s Mill Nature Center, DuPont Environmental Education Center, and Coverdale Farm Preserve.
Organizational priorities are comprised of three pillars of engagement focused on: working and natural lands, healthy waters, and protecting habitats and wildlife.
Currently, thousands of members and over 1,000 volunteers assist core staff and interns to support DelNature’s mission and help our year-round educational programs, conservation, and advocacy efforts continue to improve and grow.
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