Home What We Do Growing Greener Communities PECO Green Region

PECO Green Region

Natural Lands is pleased to administer the PECO Green Region Open Space Program. Recognizing that open space in our communities is a crucial element of the quality of our lives, the PECO program awards grants for southeastern Pennsylvania municipal efforts to preserve, protect, and improve open spaces.

Applying for a Grant

Grant applications are reviewed by a committee composed of county government officials, members of the region’s non-profit land conservation community, and PECO representatives.

Eligible Applicants

    • Any township, borough, city, or regional recreational authority within PECO’s service territory in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, or York counties (eligible applicants must receive gas and/or electric service from PECO).
    • Within the City of Philadelphia, including all incorporated nonprofit neighborhood organizations (such as “Friends of’ groups).
    • PECO does not award grants to individuals or to religious institutions (unless programs are non-denominational).

Grant program guidelines & details (regular round – 10/31)

Grant program guidelines (bonus round – 11/30)

Apply Now – 2019 Grant Application

A Legacy of Impact

PECO Green Region has awarded $1.75 million to municipalities and nonprofit organizations since 2004. The total population of communities receiving grants is 3 million, representing 75% of the five-county region’s residents. These grants have:

  • Supported 230 open space projects in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia, and York Counties;
  • Saved more than 400 acres of open space;
  • Supported more than 100 upgrades to local parks;
  • Built or improved more than 14.5 miles of trails; and
  • Protected endangered species.