The Powering Safe Communities Program funds electrification and public safety projects and equipment, such as an automated external defibrillator (AED).
CHICAGO (Jan. 23, 2025) – The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus is proud to partner with ComEd to administer the Powering Safe Communities program, which provides grants for local public safety and electrification projects.
The application period is open now until 5 p.m. CDT on March 28th, 2025. To learn more or apply, visit the Powering Safe Communities Program webpage.
Municipalities, townships, counties and local governments in ComEd’s service territory are eligible to apply for competitive grants up to $10,000. Not-for-profit organizations may also be eligible if they partner with at least one municipality or government institution. Recipients must provide a match equal to or above the amount of grant funds awarded and may use funds for any project completed within one year of the grant award. The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus will review applications and administer grant awards for qualifying applicants.
This marks the 11th year of the Powering Safe Communities Program. Previous grants awarded include a range of projects, such as traffic and pedestrian safety equipment, fire or police equipment, electric vehicles and charging stations, automated external defibrillators, and emergency weather sirens. To learn more about how grants have been utilized by communities throughout the program’s history, please visit the Powering Safe Communities Program webpage.
“The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus is proud to continue our partnership with ComEd for the eleventh year through the Powering Safe Communities Grant Program,” said Neil James, Executive Director at Metropolitan Mayors Caucus. “This program provides our communities with the infrastructure and financial support needed to create a cleaner and safer future. This year, grant funding will help promote safety, improve air quality and support an electrified future in northern Illinois.”
Please contact Ben Schnelle at bschnelle@mayorscaucus.org if you have any questions about the program.
About the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus
The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus is a membership organization of the Chicago region’s 275 cities, towns and villages. Founded in 1997, the Caucus pushes past geographical boundaries and local interests to work on public policy issues. The organization provides a forum for metropolitan Chicago’s chief elected officials to collaborate on common problems and work toward a common goal of improving the quality of life for the millions of people who call the region home. For more information, visit mayorscaucus.org, and connect with the organization on Facebook, X (Twitter), LinkedIn and YouTube.
