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Duke Energy Foundation Grants

20 open Duke Energy Foundation grants accepting applications right now. Historical giving: 7 grants totaling $145K.

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All-time tracked giving
$145K
7 grants
Median grant size
$20K
Max: $25K

Open Duke Energy Foundation grants

  • Duke Energy Foundation Emergency Preparedness and Resiliency Grants

    Up to $25Kopen

    Duke Energy Foundation Emergency Preparedness and Resiliency Grants is sponsored by Duke Energy Foundation. Provides grants to organizations and agenc...

    emergency_managementpublic_safetycommunity_developmentemergency preparednessresiliency
  • Duke Energy Foundation Grants

    Up to $20Kopen

    Duke Energy Foundation Grants is sponsored by Duke Energy Foundation. Supports organizations leading long-term recovery efforts in western North Carol...

    workforce_developmentcommunity_developmentenvironmental_justiceworkforce developmentcommunity revitalization
  • Duke Energy Foundation Nature Grants

    Up to $20Kopen

    Duke Energy Foundation Nature Grants is sponsored by Duke Energy Foundation. Supports environmental projects including land conservation, clean water,...

    environmental_justicewater_qualitybiodiversityclimate_changeland_conservation
  • Duke Energy Foundation Climate Resiliency Grants

    Up to $20Kopen

    Duke Energy Foundation Climate Resiliency Grants is sponsored by Duke Energy Foundation. Foundation grant program supporting climate resiliency projec...

    climatecommunity_developmentenvironmentsustainabilityenergy_clean
  • Duke Energy Foundation - K-12 Education Grants

    Up to $20Kopen

    Duke Energy Foundation - K-12 Education Grants is sponsored by Duke Energy Foundation. Supports programs that promote student interest in energy-relat...

    education_researchstem_educationk12_educationeducationk-12
  • Local Impact Grants

    Up to $20Kopen

    Local Impact Grants is sponsored by Duke Energy Foundation. These grants promote vibrant economies, climate resiliency, and justice, equity, and inclu...

    workforce_developmentcommunity_developmentk12_educationstem_educationenvironmental_education
  • Duke Energy Florida Local Impact Grants

    Up to $20Kopen

    Duke Energy Florida Local Impact Grants is sponsored by Duke Energy Foundation. Duke Energy Foundation provides grants to support community projects, ...

    education_researchworkforce_developmentstem_educationai_educationenvironmental_education
  • Small Business Grants (Duke Energy Foundation - North Carolina)

    Deadline: Jun 30, 2026open

    Small Business Grants (Duke Energy Foundation - North Carolina) is sponsored by Duke Energy Foundation. The Duke Energy Foundation provides grants to ...

    small_businesseconomic_developmentcommunity_developmentsmall business grantsmicrogrants
  • Small Business Support Grants (North Carolina)

    Deadline: Jun 30, 2026open

    Small Business Support Grants (North Carolina) is sponsored by Duke Energy Foundation. The Duke Energy Foundation provides grants to eligible nonprofi...

    small_businesseconomic_developmentcommunity_developmentworkforce_developmentsmall business grants
  • Duke Energy Foundation Small Business Grants (via Nonprofits)

    Deadline: Jun 30, 2026open

    Duke Energy Foundation Small Business Grants (via Nonprofits) is sponsored by Duke Energy Foundation. The Duke Energy Foundation provides grants to el...

    small_businesseconomic_developmentcommunity_developmentworkforce_developmentsmall business grants
  • Duke Energy Foundation STEM Grant

    Deadline: Oct 1, 2026open

    Duke Energy Foundation STEM Grant is sponsored by Duke Energy Foundation. Supports STEM education for underserved youth in Duke Energy service territo...

    stem_educationyouth_developmenteducation_researchcommunity_developmentstem education
  • America250 Initiative Grants (Florida)

    open

    America250 Initiative Grants (Florida) is sponsored by Duke Energy Foundation. The Duke Energy Foundation's America250 initiative awards grants to non...

    community_developmentenvironmental_educationurban_planningcommunity improvementenvironmental initiatives
  • Workforce Development Grants

    open

    Workforce Development Grants is sponsored by Duke Energy Foundation. This grant program is designed to help individuals secure and retain employment b...

    workforce_developmenteconomic_developmentcommunity_developmentworkforce stabilityemployment support
  • America250 Initiative

    open

    America250 Initiative is sponsored by Duke Energy Foundation. The Duke Energy Foundation is awarding grants to strengthen communities across Florida a...

    community_developmentaffordable_housingland_conservationcultural_preservationcommunity strengthening
  • Local Impact Grants (Duke Energy)

    open

    Local Impact Grants (Duke Energy) is sponsored by Duke Energy Foundation. The Duke Energy Foundation accepts grant applications for $20,000 and less t...

    workforce_developmentcommunity_developmentenergy_efficiencyclean_energyeducation_research
  • Energy & Engineering Education Grants

    open

    Energy & Engineering Education Grants is sponsored by Duke Energy Foundation. Grants supporting energy and engineering education and STEM initiatives ...

    k12_educationstem_educationclean_energyenergy_efficiencyenvironmental_education
  • Duke Energy Foundation Western North Carolina Recovery Grants

    open

    Duke Energy Foundation Western North Carolina Recovery Grants is sponsored by Duke Energy Foundation. Provides grants to local nonprofits in western N...

    community_developmentenvironmental_educationdisaster recoverynatural disastersnorth carolina
  • Workforce Development Grants (Duke Energy Foundation)

    open

    Workforce Development Grants (Duke Energy Foundation) is sponsored by Duke Energy Foundation. This grant program helps individuals secure and retain e...

    workforce_developmenteducation_researchcommunity_developmentworkforce trainingjob skills
  • Duke Energy Foundation - Powerful Communities Grant Program

    open

    Duke Energy Foundation - Powerful Communities Grant Program is sponsored by Duke Energy Foundation. Supports initiatives focused on energy efficiency,...

    energy_efficiencyclean_energyenvironmental_educationenergy efficiencyclean energy
  • Corporate Giving Program (Duke Energy Foundation - Florida)

    open

    Corporate Giving Program (Duke Energy Foundation - Florida) is sponsored by Duke Energy Foundation. The Duke Energy Foundation provides philanthropic ...

    community_developmentemergency_managementresiliencecommunity supportphilanthropy

Where Duke Energy Foundation grants go

Recent grant recipients are concentrated in these states. Funders sometimes fund outside their primary states for high-fit projects, so don't self-eliminate solely on geography — check each opportunity's stated eligibility.

FloridaOhio

What Duke Energy Foundation funds

Top program areas based on GrantMind's analysis of recent Duke Energy Foundation awards:

Education ResearchWorkforce DevelopmentEnvironmental JusticeClimateEmergency Management

How to apply for Duke Energy Foundation grants

Most Duke Energy Foundation applications require: an organizational profile with mission and programs, a project proposal aligned with the funder's stated priorities, a project budget, and supporting attachments (IRS determination letter, board list, recent financials). Many private and community foundations require a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) before a full proposal — see our guide below.

Read: How to write a Letter of Inquiry that gets you invited to apply

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