Atlantic City Electric is powering local communities in ways that go beyond reliable energy service though environmental stewardship and resiliency grants for South Jersey municipalities.
The company’s Sustainable Communities Grant Program, which is facilitated by Sustainable Jersey, has provided $275,000 in grants to fund sustainability projects across South Jersey since its launch in 2020. The grant application is now open through June 29, according to a company news release.
“We are proud of the impact our Sustainable Communities Grant Program provides to South Jersey and we will continue partnering with local municipalities to ensure we are fulfilling our commitment to empower the communities we serve,” said Marisa Slaten, director of Corporate Community Impact for Pepco Holdings, which includes Atlantic City Electric.
The 2023 program provides $40,000 in environmental stewardship grants, up to $5,000 each, for projects focusing on open space preservation, improvements to parks and recreation resources and environmental conservation.
The program supports the company’s focus on community giving with projects that provide energy empowerment through sustainability, environmental and open space initiatives. Examples of eligible projects include the development of recreation trails, the purchase of open space and the planting of trees and other vegetation.
The program also provides $10,000 in resiliency grants, up to $5,000 each, to support innovative approaches to providing a safe and reliable resource for a community during a time of emergency, such as severe weather.
“These grants help municipalities implement environmental and resiliency projects that strengthen our defenses against the effects of extreme weather and a changing climate in New Jersey,” Sustainable Jersey Executive Director Randall Solomon said.
Municipalities in the Atlantic City Electric service area can apply for a Sustainable Communities grant each year.
A committee with representatives from Atlantic City Electric and Sustainable Jersey reviews each application and selects the projects to receive funding.
Interested organizations can learn more about the Sustainable Communities Grant Program and how to submit a grant request atatlanticcityelectric.com/SustainableCommunities.
