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ComEd, Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Offer Grants to Illuminate Community Light Events this Holiday Season
Powering the Holidays grants program provides $45,000 for community-driven events that celebrate diverse culture CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Even during the
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nPowering the Holidays grants program provides $45,000 for community-driven events that celebrate diverse culture\n\n CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nEven during the height of the summer heat, it’s never too early to plan for the winter holiday season. For the second year, ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (MMC) encourage communities and community organizations to apply for competitive grants of up to $2,500 each as part of the Powering the Holidays program. The program supports community holiday light events that represent the diverse cultures and traditions celebrated across northern Illinois.\n\nTo power even more holiday events and displays this year, ComEd increased available funds to $45,000 from the $25,000 in grant funding awarded in 2021. The application period begins today and runs until 11:59 p.m. CST on September 9, 2022. To learn more or apply, visit: ComEd Powering the Holidays Program - Mayors Caucus\n\n“Our Powering the Holidays program supports local holiday events with spectacular lighting displays that promote culture, unity, and festivity for all to enjoy,” said Michael Fountain, ComEd interim SVP of governmental and external affairs. “ComEd is proud to team up with the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus to deliver community funding to help brighten our cities and towns for the holidays this season.”\n\nMunicipalities, townships, counties, and local government units in ComEd's service territory are eligible to apply. Not-for-profit organizations and cultural institutions may also be eligible if they partner with at least one municipality or government institution. Recipients must match 20 percent of the grant and use funds for any holiday events between Nov. 1, 2022, and Feb. 13, 2023. The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus will review applications and administer grant awards for qualifying applicants.\n\n“The Powering the Holidays program assists communities in the development and implementation of local holiday events to further foster community cohesion and representation of all cultures,” said Brian Tomkins, Project Manager of the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus. “On behalf of the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, we are grateful to partner with ComEd to offer this wonderful grant opportunity to communities.”\n\nPowering the Holidays returns after a successful inaugural program last year, where ComEd awarded 10 recipients a tot...