Provider
Natural Lands
Application Deadline
October 31, 2025, at 5 PM
Summary
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 and non-profit (within the City of Philadelphia) efforts to preserve, protect, and improve open spaces.
Common Eligible Projects
Since 2004 the PECO Green Region Open Space Program has awarded municipalities and non-profit organizations in southeastern Pennsylvania more than $3.15 million for almost 400 individual open space improvement projects. The total population of communities receiving grants is 3 million, representing 75 percent of the five-county region’s residents. Among other enhancements, these grants have:
Funded the planting of almost 9,000 trees;
Saved more than 400 acres of open space;
Supported more than 150 upgrades to local parks;
Built or improved more than 50 miles of trails; and
Improved access to natural areas.
More Information
https://www.natlands.org/resources/for-municipal-partners/peco-green-region/
