- Western North
Carolina-based organizations encouraged to apply for a
$25,000 grant before Feb.
17
- Announcement builds on previous $2.2
million commitment for disaster relief, rebuilding and
readiness
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 27,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy today announced the
launch of a new grant opportunity, offering $500,000 in funding to support organizations
leading long-term recovery efforts in western North Carolina. Through Feb. 17, eligible organizations can apply for
grants up to $25,000 from the Duke
Energy Foundation.
"We understand the long-term challenges our communities in
western North Carolina face as
they continue to rebuild following Hurricane Helene," said
Kendal Bowman, Duke Energy North
Carolina state president. "This new grant opportunity underscores
our unwavering commitment to supporting a full recovery in the
mountain region."
The announcement builds on Duke Energy's previous commitment of
more than $2.2 million to
support disaster relief, rebuilding and readiness efforts in
North Carolina. Duke Energy
President and incoming CEO Harry
Sideris recently published an update on the company's
recovery efforts in the state's mountain region, sharing his
personal connection to Asheville
and the importance of sustained support for communities affected by
Helene.
Organizations interested in applying for funding can find
detailed information and application guidelines on Duke Energy's
website here. Western North
Carolina-based nonprofit organizations supporting local and
regional long-term recovery efforts may apply for up to
$25,000. The application is available
now, and applications will be accepted until Feb. 17, 2025, at 5
p.m.
Duke Energy Foundation
The Duke Energy Foundation provides more than $30 million annually in philanthropic support to
meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and
work. The Foundation is funded by Duke Energy shareholders.
Duke Energy
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in
Charlotte, N.C., is one of
America's largest energy holding companies. The company's electric
utilities serve 8.4 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio
and Kentucky, and collectively own
54,800 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities
serve 1.7 million customers in North
Carolina, South Carolina,
Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky.
Duke Energy is executing an ambitious clean energy transition,
keeping reliability, affordability and accessibility at the
forefront as the company works toward net-zero methane emissions
from its natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions
from electricity generation by 2050. The company is investing in
major electric grid upgrades and cleaner generation, including
expanded energy storage, renewables, natural gas and nuclear.
More information is available at duke-energy.com and the
Duke Energy News Center. Follow Duke Energy
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and visit illumination for stories about the people and
innovations powering our energy transition.
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