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Duke Energy

Foundation

Overview:

The Duke Energy Foundation reviews regional applications and invests in programs where they can have the most impact. The Duke Energy Foundation also strives to support to areas where their customers live and work.

 

Deadline:

K to Career: January-February

Community Impact: April-May

Environment: July-August

Local Community Development Grants: Ongoing

 

Funding Priorities:

K to Career (Youth)

  • Reading proficiency

  • Literacy programs

  • STEM fields

 

Environment

  • Good stewardship of the environment

  • Wildlife restoration & natural resource protection

  • Water and air initiatives

 

Community Impact (Economic Development)

  • Workforce development initiatives

  • Diverse communities

  • Community development

 

Geographic Location:

Eligible organizations must serve communities also served by Duke Energy.

 

Grant Size:

In 2015, most grants were $4,999 or below, however, some grants totaled $25,000.

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Requirements:

Applicant organization must be a nondiscriminatory 501(c)(3) nonprofit or government entity and have a system in place to measure community impact.

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No support for discriminatory organizations, political organizations or candidates, sports or all-star teams, individual schools or organizations that operate within an individual school, parent-teacher associations, religious organizations, or fraternal, veterans', or labor groups.

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No grants to individuals (except for employee-related scholarships), or for political activities or campaigns, fundraisers, uniforms, religious activities, general operating support, films, video, or television productions, membership or association fees, capital campaigns, investments, or improvements (except in rare cases), endowments (except in rare cases), conferences, trips, or tours, advertising, dinners, tables, walks, or runs; no utility service reduction.

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To apply:

Email project overview to communityaffairs@duke-energy.com.  Once approved, you will receive an invitation code to apply.

 

Last updated 10/31/2018

 

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