The Duke Energy Foundation
Duke Energy
Funding Amount
$20,000 and less
Matching Funds
Funding Cycle
Rolling Applications
Description
Vibrant Economics:
- Workforce development training for jobs vital to the energy economy, with a focus on underrepresented populations
- Community revitalization and local economic development efforts
- Economic recovery for customers and communities facing unprecedented challenges
- Energy and engineering education for K-12 students and teachers
Climate Resiliency:
- Environmental projects supporting land conservation; clean water; and biodiversity of plant and animal species
- Environmental resiliency projects that prepare communities for and mitigate against the effects of climate change
- Natural disaster preparedness and response
Justice, Equity and Inclusion:
- Thriving natural environments, including access to green space, in historically underserved and environmental justice communities*
- Programs supporting the “just transition” for communities transitioning to cleaner energy generation**
- Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives supporting upward mobility
Potential Grant Programs:
https://p-cd.duke-energy.com/-/media/pdfs/community/foundation-potential-grant-programs.pdf
Who Can Apply
Your organization must meet the following criteria:
- Have current tax-exempt status as a public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code, be a governmental entity, including school systems.
- Serve communities that are also served by Duke Energy
- Serve communities without discrimination against any individual on the basis of race, creed, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation or national origin
- Have a method by which to measure, track and report one or more program outcomes and specific results that demonstrate measurable community impact
Additional Eligibility Requirements
Grant Application Process:
https://p-cd.duke-energy.com/-/media/pdfs/community/foundation-grant-process-nc.pdf
Grant Application:
https://dukeenergy.versaic.com/login
Eligibile NC Counties: https://p-cd.duke-energy.com/-/media/pdfs/our-company/duke-energy-foundation-counties-nc.pdf
Location(s)
North Carolina
Additional Information
For additional information, contact the appropriate person based on your county:
https://p-cd.duke-energy.com/-/media/pdfs/community/foundation-contacts-nc.pdf
