Delaware Nature Society and Delmarva Power Sustainable Communities Grant Program
Delmarva Power, together with its program administrator Delaware Nature Society, is powering local communities beyond reliable energy service through environmental stewardship and resiliency grants for nonprofits and municipalities across its service area in Delaware and Maryland.
Grant requests for the Sustainable Communities Grant Program will be accepted April 22 to July 16, 2026. This is a competitive grant program, and all are encouraged to apply regardless of the size of the organization. Our proposal process is simple. Complete the proposal application provided and submit to Delaware Nature Society by 4:00 p.m. on July 16, 2026, see below for emailing instructions and contact information. Awards will be announced in September 2026.
The Sustainable Communities Grant Program will administer grants of up to $10,000 focused on Environmental Stewardship, and up to $25,000 focused on Community Resilience with a total of $55,000 to be awarded in 2026. Grant projects should display a compelling impact on one or more of the following:
- Open space preservation
- Conservation & Habitat Improvements
- Environmental Conservation
- Community Resiliency, including:
- Community Engagement and Education Regarding Resiliency
- Purchase of Energy Storage
- Solar Installation Including Mobile Solar Units
The program reflects Delmarva Power’s commitment to community giving and supports initiatives that advance sustainability, environmental stewardship, open space, and resiliency.
Municipalities, recreational authorities and nonprofits within Delmarva Power’s service area are eligible to apply. Applications are reviewed by a committee of representatives from Delmarva Power, Delaware Nature Society, county agencies and conservation organizations. Organizations whose projects meet the requirements and are selected for funding will be notified the first week in September 2026. Grants are considered annually, and the expenditures of the funds for the projects are expected to be completed by the end of September 2027.
Delmarva Power and its parent company, Exelon, are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in both their workplace and community outreach. Organizations serving underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application submission will be available here soon.
All organizations receiving grants are required to submit a Final Report by September 30, 2027.
