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The Duke Energy Foundation is focused on helping strengthen and uplift communities throughout Florida with grant funding highlighting vibrant economies, climate resiliency and justice, equity and inclusion.

K-12 Education Grants accepted Nov. 15 - Jan. 31

Bright futures begin in the classroom by creating a learning environment that is equal and inclusive for all students through grants focused on:
  • Energy and engineering education for K-12 students and teachers, with preference given to programs serving under-represented, low-income or diverse audiences, including people of color, women and minorities.
  • Programs that extend into out-of-school time will be given preference in this grant cycle.

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Workforce Grants accepted Feb.1 - Apr. 30
These grants focus our commitment to vibrant economies through programs such as:  
  • 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
Nature Grants accepted May 1 - Jul. 31
Our nature based grantmaking will address our desire to highlight programs that reflect a commitment to climate resiliency, such as:
  • 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
  • Thriving natural environments, including access to green space, in historically underserved and environmental justice communities*
Local Impact Grants
Local Impact Grants are grants up to $10,000 for work in the areas of vibrant economies, climate resiliency and justice, equity and inclusion. Our Local Impact grants are open year-round.
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State Strategic Grants
Grants will support community resiliency projects throughout the Duke Energy Florida service area that strengthen communities and advance prosperity by addressing poor economic conditions and quality of life issues.

Grants are invitation only and will be reviewed and awarded on a continuous basis. 

Impactful projects will focus on the below priorities:
  • Emergency preparedness and response
  • Post-secondary success (beyond Workforce Cycle)
  • DEI access and environmental resiliency/justice (clean energy transition)
  • Programs supporting the “just transition” for communities transitioning to cleaner energy generation**
  • Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives supporting upward mobility and access to resources
Additionally, Duke Energy and the Tampa Bay Rays are teaming up to help those in need across our community. For each Rays win this season Duke Energy will give $1,000 to our Energy Neighbor Fund, allowing local agencies to help those in need. To learn more about this initiative, visit www.duke-energy.com/NeighborFund.

For more information on Florida’s State Strategic Impact grants contact Sarah Schwirian.

*Learn more about environmental justice on the EPA’s website.
**View one description of a just transition.

  • All grants in the following priority areas are requests over $10,000 and applications are only accepted during the designated time period. 

    K-12 Education Grants Nov. 15 - Jan. 31
    Workforce Grants Feb.1 - Apr. 30
    Nature Grants May 1 - Jul. 31

    Please review this flow chart to understand the grantmaking process and opportunities.

  • To qualify for grant funding consideration, 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. Governmental entities, including school systems will need to:
    1. Submit an IRS letter of determination. To request an IRS letter of determination, contact the IRS at 877.829.5500 or view this sample letter      

      OR

    2. Supply a letter to the Duke Energy Foundation on their governmental / school system letterhead affirming they are a governmental entity and include their Federal EIN number.
    • 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 

  • Foundation grant support is not available for:

    • Churches or evangelical organizations
    • Organizations with a substantial purpose of influencing any political, legislative or regulatory cause
    • Fraternal, veteran or labor membership organizations serving only the members of that organization
    • Organizations offering or providing either Duke Energy Corporation, the Duke Energy Foundation, or their respective officers or employees any benefit from the grant
    • Nonprofit organizations that are opposing or intervening parties (or that fund any such parties) in any proceeding in which Duke Energy is a party, or that fund or produce negative advertisements against Duke Energy.

    The Foundation does not fund grants for programs and projects associated with, but not limited to, the following:

    • Individual K-12 schools or organizations that operate within an individual school. We will consider school grants at the district level.
    • Sports teams or events.
    • Religious programs, projects or activities
    • Direct cost reduction for electric or natural gas service provided by Duke Energy
    • External fundraising campaigns or events
    • General operating expenses
    • Capital investments and improvements
    • Endowments or other foundations
    • Multiple grants to the same institution in a calendar year

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