ComEd and Openlands are partnering for a second year to offer grants through the ComEd Green Region Program. The program is currently accepting applications; the deadline to submit is March 15, 2014. 

 

To begin your application, click here.

Municipalities, townships, counties, park districts, conservation districts and forest preserve districts within ComEd's service territory in the following counties: Boone, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, LaSalle, Lee, Livingston, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson, Whiteside, Will, and Winnebago. Applicants must be in good standing with ComEd related to provision of utilities.

How can I apply?

The 2014 grant cycle has moved to an online submission system. Click here to begin your application. If you prefer to submit your application via email or mail, please contact the Green Region Administrator at greenregion@openlands.org to receive pre-approval and instructions on how to submit.

The grants, which can go up to $10,000, will support existing open space projects that focus on conservation, preservation and improvements to local parks and recreation resources. Grant recipients can use Green Region grants in combination with other funding sources to cover a portion of the expenses associated with developing and/or supporting their open space programs.

 

Visit Openlands' website to access additional information on the ComEd Green Region Program, review the Program Guidelines, browse the Frequently Asked Questions, and see the timeline for the program.