The 2025 Grant Program offers funding for two key initiatives: Environmental Stewardship and Community Resiliency. The Environmental Stewardship program supports projects that aim to protect water quality, reduce urban heat islands, and provide social benefits like health and community cohesion. Eligible activities include conservation efforts, pollution prevention, community engagement, improvement of open spaces (such as installing recreation trails or informational kiosks), and land acquisition for open space or conservation easements. The Community Resiliencyprogram focuses on innovative ways to support communities during emergencies while minimizing environmental impacts. Eligible projects include strategies to reduce the effects of severe weather events, natural disasters, or other emergencies; emergency operations planning; community training and outreach; and the acquisition of supplies and equipment for emergency response, such as solar energy storage systems. Both programs aim to promote sustainability and resiliency in the Pepco and Delmarva Power service areas, addressing environmental challenges while benefiting communities, particularly in vulnerable or underserved areas.
Pepco Sustainable Communities Grants
Municipalities and non-profits in the Pepco service area (Montgomery County, Prince George's County and Washington, DC) are eligible to receive $125,000 in funding for Environmental Stewardship and Community Resilience projects. Application deadline is July 16, 2025. Click here for the Request for Proposal.
Delmarva Power Sustainable Communities
Municipalities and non-profits in the Delmarva Power service area (parts of Maryland's Eastern Shore and Cecil and Harford Counties, and the state of Delaware) are eligible to receive $35,000 in funding for Environmental Stewardship and Community Resilience projects. Application deadline is July 16, 2025. Click here for the Request for Proposal.
For more information about SM grants contact SMGrants@umd.edu
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