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 offer up to $20,000 for initiatives in vibrant economies, climate resiliency, and justice, equity, and inclusion. These grants support diverse efforts from workforce development in the energy sector, particularly for underrepresented communities, to community revitalization and economic recovery. They aim to fund projects that enhance environmental conservation, disaster preparedness, and projects that address the effects of climate change. Additionally, the grants foster justice and equity through promoting natural environment accessibility in underserved communities, support for just transition to cleaner energy, and initiatives aimed at improving diversity, equity, and inclusion.