The Duke Energy Foundation is dedicated to building vibrant local economies, enhancing climate resiliency, and promoting justice, equity, and inclusion. It aims to support workforce development, economic recovery, education, environmental conservation, and diversity initiatives.
Local Impact Grants provided by Duke Energy focus on supporting vibrant economies, climate resiliency, and justice, equity, and inclusion with grants up to $20,000. These grants are aimed at fostering workforce development particularly for underrepresented populations, economic recovery, and educational initiatives in energy for K-12 students. They also support environmental conservation, disaster preparedness, access to green spaces in underserved communities, and initiatives for a just transition to cleaner energy along with diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Open year-round, these grants strive to create significant local impact in their respective areas.