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Grants and free programs from electric and gas companies in Delaware

2 verified programs limited to Delaware, with what each gives, who qualifies and how to apply.

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Delmarva Power charitable contributions grants

Delmarva Power (Exelon)For nonprofitsOnly in Delaware, Maryland

Delmarva Power makes grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofits in its service area through Exelon's four giving focus areas: STEM education and workforce development, environment and clean energy, local vitality (community development, business districts, public safety) and equal access to arts and culture. Organizations submit a brief online inquiry; if the request fits, Delmarva Power invites a full grant application.

What you get
Amount not stated
Who qualifies
  • 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in the communities where Delmarva Power employees and customers live and work (Delaware and eastern Maryland); no grants to individuals
  • Organizations that have not received a grant from Delmarva Power, Exelon or any Exelon subsidiary in the past 12 months
  • Focus areas: building Exelon's future workforce (STEM education and job training), energy empowerment (environment and clean energy), enrichment through local vitality (community development, business districts, public safety), and equal access to arts and culture
  • No capital campaigns (limited invitation-only exceptions); organizations that discriminate are not eligible
How to apply
  1. Review the Focus Areas and Guidelines on the charitable contributions page
  2. Complete the brief inquiry form describing your organization and funding request (https://www.cybergrants.com/exelon/DPLInquiryForm)
  3. The team reviews inquiries and follows up (within about six weeks); if the request is a good fit, you are invited to submit a full grant application through a link they send
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Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.

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Delmarva Power Sustainable Communities Grant Program

Delmarva Power (Exelon)For local governments and tribesOnly in Delaware

Delmarva Power contributes $75,000 to a Sustainable Communities Grant Program, run with the Delaware Nature Society, that funds municipal environmental stewardship and resiliency projects in Delmarva Power's service territory (Delaware). Details and applications are handled through the Delaware Nature Society.

What you get
Amount per grant not stated ($75,000 total contributed)
Who qualifies
  • Municipalities in Delmarva Power's service territory (Delaware)
  • Environmental stewardship and resiliency projects
How to apply
  1. Read the program description on Delmarva Power's charitable contributions page
  2. Follow the link to the Delaware Nature Society's Sustainable Communities Grant page for current guidelines and deadlines
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Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.

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