Three Atlantic County towns received $5,000 each environmental enhancement projects.
Atlantic City, Egg Harbor City and Somers Point are among 10 recipients of the Sustainable Communities grants from Atlantic City Electric and Sustainable Jersey.
The one-time grants totaling $50,000 support nature preservation, safer parks and enhanced resiliency for local communities. The grants are funded through Atlantic City Electric’s Sustainable Communities Grant program.
“We are so pleased to help our local communities bring these projects to fruition and to support in ways that will have lasting impacts on not only the community, but the environment as well,” A.C. Electric's Director of External Affairs Kristin McEvoy said. “We remain steadfast in our climate goals and recognize supporting our communities through these grants will foster a cleaner and safer environment.”
Atlantic City Electric launched the Sustainable Communities Grant program in 2020 with Sustainable Jersey administering the grants to local communities.
The program has provided $275,000 in grants to date.
“In our work to help communities thrive in the face of a changing climate, these funded projects will build local resilience and preserve natural resources,” Sustainable Jersey Executive Director Randall Solomon said. “We're excited to partner with the Atlantic City Electric to produce actionable steps that address the state’s climate challenges and support a sustainable New Jersey.”
Atlantic City will use its grant to develop the Master Plan's open space and recreation element.
Egg Harbor City will clean up the north shore side of City Lake Park, which is home to the historic gravesite of Sibbel Shaler. Money also will be used to enhance interpretive signage along the trail.
Somers Point with update the landscaping and playground at a local senior citizen center, including a temperature moderation project.
Commercial and Maurice River townships in Cumberland County also received grants.
An osprey nature sign will be added to Commercial Township's park.
Maurice River will construct and install two large shade structures for the Delmont and Port Elizabeth recreation areas.
Deptford, East Greenwich, Upper Pittsgrove, Medford and Long Beach townships also each received $5,000 grants.
More information on the Sustainable Communities Grant Program is available at atlanticcityelectric.com/SustainableCommunities.
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