Applications are now open for the Powering Safe Communities Grant Program, administered by the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, along with two other grant programs supported by ComEd and administered by regional organizations.
The three Power for Good grant programs accepting applications are Green Region, administered by Openlands; Powering Safe Communities, administered by the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus; and Powering the Arts, administered by the League of Chicago Theatres.
Organizations and municipalities are encouraged to apply for these grant programs and visit ComEd.com/Grants for application instructions. Applications will be accepted for all three grant programs through 5 p.m. CT on March 13, 2026.
“At ComEd, we’re honored to invest in programs that improve the quality of life of the customers we proudly serve across northern Illinois,” said Melissa Y. Washington, Senior Vice President of Government, Regulatory and External Affairs at ComEd. “Through our Power for Good grants—and in partnership with Openlands, the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, and the League of Chicago Theatres—we’re able to deliver meaningful impact in communities year after year.”
This annual competitive grant program is part of ComEd’s commitment to community investment. To date, these programs have delivered nearly $6 million in funding to support hundreds of community-based projects. All funding is provided by ComEd and stays in northern Illinois.
The Powering Safe Communities Grant Program, in partnership with the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, supports public safety and clean transportation initiatives. These grants support projects designed to increase public safety, reduce carbon emissions and improve community resiliency. A summary of 2025 Powering Safe Communities grant recipients can be found here.
“The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus is honored to partner with ComEd for the 12th year through the Powering Safe Communities Grant Program,” said Neil James, Executive Director at Metropolitan Mayors Caucus. “Equipping our communities with infrastructure and financial support through this program creates a cleaner and safer future. This year’s grant funding will help increase safety, improve air quality and accelerate the transition to an electrified future across northern Illinois.”
The Green Region Grant Program, in partnership with Openlands, supports the efforts of nonprofit, educational, and public organizations to improve and protect open spaces. Now in its 14th year, the grant program has supported the development of more than 86,000 feet of ADA-accessible trails, 1,800 acres of restored land and the planting of almost 39,000 new trees. A summary of 2025 Green Region grant recipients can be found here.
“At Openlands, we believe that healthy communities are rooted in land as the foundation of a connected, resilient region where people and nature can thrive together. Our longstanding partnership with ComEd reflects our continuous support to projects that increase access to green space, strengthen local stewardship and empower communities to care for the natural areas that sustain us all,” said Michael Davidson, President and CEO of Openlands. “Protecting critical habitats and expanding natural spaces is a shared commitment to building a more resilient, equitable and vibrant region for today and for generations to come.”
The Powering the Arts Grant Program, in partnership with the League of Chicago Theatres, recognizes that access to the arts brings vibrancy to local communities. Now in the program’s ninth year, these grants support programs and workshops across northern Illinois communities that boost public awareness, engagement and enjoyment of the arts. A summary of 2025 Powering the Arts grant recipients can be found here.
“The League of Chicago Theatres is proud to continue this longstanding partnership with ComEd through the Powering the Arts Grant Program,” said Marissa Lynn Jones, Executive Director of the League of Chicago Theatres. “This grant program empowers our communities and organizations to develop creative methods to connect with and inspire their audiences through art. We appreciate ComEd’s efforts to support diverse, expressive communities in northern Illinois.”
For more information on each grant program, including eligibility guidelines and how to apply, visit ComEd.com/Grants.
