501(c)(3) nonprofits in PECO's southeastern Pennsylvania counties (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Philadelphia, Montgomery, York) can seek PECO grants for STEM and workforce, environment, community vitality and arts access through an inquiry form. The inquiry window is closed for 2026.
PECO 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, PECO invites a full grant application. The inquiry window is closed for 2026.
Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.
501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in the communities where PECO employees and customers live and work (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Philadelphia, Montgomery and York counties, Pennsylvania); no grants to individuals
Organizations that have not received a grant from PECO, 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
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