Atlantic City Electric and Sustainable Jersey Partner to Fund $35,000 in Community Resiliency Initiatives

Today, Atlantic City Electric and Sustainable Jersey announced the 2025 Sustainable Communities Grant winners, awarding $35,000 to seven municipalities spearheading innovative environmental stewardship and community resiliency projects across southern New Jersey. The program provides funding for initiatives that protect natural resources, create public green spaces, and improve community infrastructure in the face of a changing climate.

“This program is all about elevating the work already happening in our communities,” said Jaclyn Cantler, senior vice president of Government, Regulatory and External Affairs for Pepco Holdings, which includes Atlantic City Electric. “Across South Jersey, local leaders are bringing forward thoughtful, creative solutions that make neighborhoods stronger, greener, and better prepared for the future. We’re proud to partner with Sustainable Jersey to identify and fund their efforts to help turn these ideas into lasting impacts.”

Since launching the program, Atlantic City Electric has awarded more than $350,000 in funding to local community organizations, supporting projects that have restored habitats, enhanced emergency systems, and expanded public education opportunities.

This year’s grant recipients include:

• Dennis Township ($5,000) – Cape May County, N.J. For the purchase and installation of outdoor fitness equipment at a local recreation site, creating a space that encourages healthy activity and enhances the community’s park facilities.

• Evesham Township ($5,000) – Burlington County, N.J. For the installation of a new water fountain systems at Evesboro Downs Park, improving access to clean drinking water for park visitors and their pets, while supporting sustainable infrastructure upgrades.

• Maurice River Township ($5,000) – Cumberland County, N.J. To support the purchase of an electric golf cart to enhance accessibility for recreation participation and enhance preparedness for emergency situations.

• Medford Township ($5,000) – Burlington County, N.J. To convert an existing trail into an educational trail and arboretum, creating a public space that promotes environmental education and engagement with nature.

• Millville City ($5,000) – Cumberland County, N.J. For ADA-compliant trail improvements at Corson Park, expanding accessibility and creating a safer, more inclusive outdoor space for residents.

• Mullica Township ($5,000) – Atlantic County, N.J. For the purchase of two portable radios to improve emergency communications and support the township’s resiliency and response capabilities.

• Egg Harbor City ($5,000) – Atlantic County, N.J. To support the creation of a Forest Management Plan to protect and sustain the city’s historic forested areas for future generations.

“This partnership is about combining strengths to support the incredible work already happening in our communities,” said Randall Solomon, Executive Director of Sustainable Jersey. “This year’s grant recipients are bringing forward thoughtful, creative ideas — and by working together, we can help make those ideas a reality for residents across South Jersey.”

The Sustainable Communities Grant Program complements Atlantic City Electric’s broader initiatives to advance cleaner energy solutions and support local infrastructure needs. In addition to funding local projects, the company provides customers with tools and programs to reduce energy consumption and emissions, supporting Exelon’s Path to Clean initiative to cut operations-driven emissions 50 percent by 2030 and reach net-zero by 2050.

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Municipalities can learn more about the grants administered through Sustainable Jersey at https://www.sustainablejersey.com/grants/.