News Releases

Duke Energy Foundation awards $100,000 grant to expand Indiana suicide prevention call centers 

Published on May 17, 2021

The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to the Mental Health America–Wabash Valley Region to expand staffing at two suicide prevention call centers serving 87 of Indiana’s 92 counties.

Duke Energy awards $1 million in grants to address pandemic learning loss in North Carolina

Published on April 26, 2021

Duke Energy has awarded more than $1 million to organizations across North Carolina helping students rebound from the effects of pandemic learning loss.

Duke Energy Renewables, AT&T offer $20,000 in scholarships to support diverse wind technology workforce in Oklahoma

Published on April 22, 2021

Duke Energy Renewables, through the Duke Energy Foundation, and AT&T today announced $20,000 in student scholarships to High Plains Technology Center in Woodward, Okla., for students interested in pursuing wind turbine technology careers.

Duke Energy awards $653,000 in education-related grants in Florida

Published on April 8, 2021

Duke Energy is investing $653,000 in educational grants to empower students and educators in Florida.

Duke Energy to provide $500,000 in grants for North Carolina small business revitalization

Published on April 6, 2021

The pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for small businesses across North Carolina. To support community needs, the Duke Energy Foundation today announced $500,000 in funding to help local businesses through the Hometown Revitalization Grant Program.

Duke Energy awards $375,000 in grants to South Carolina tutoring programs, education initiatives impacted by pandemic

Published on March 31, 2021

Duke Energy announced today the recipients of $375,000 in grants through the Duke Energy Foundation to South Carolina organizations that will fund tutoring and reading programs in underserved and minority communities to combat learning gaps created by the pandemic.

Duke Energy donates nearly $35,000 to community and environmental programs in Oklahoma

Published on March 29, 2021

Duke Energy Foundation has awarded nearly $35,000 in grants through its Duke Energy Renewables fund to schools, community enrichment programs and wildlife rescue organizations in Kay County, Washington County and Payne County, Okla.

Duke Energy commits $300,000 to support internship programs for minority college students

Published on March 25, 2021

The Duke Energy Foundation today announced a three-year, $300,000 commitment to support internships for college students of color to jumpstart more career opportunities in energy, government, law and politics.

Duke Energy Foundation gives $100,000 to new 'Story of Florida Water' exhibit at Florida Museum of Natural History in Gainesville

Published on March 22, 2021

The Florida Museum of Natural History looks to the past, present and future as it tells “The Story of Florida Water.” Visitors will soon be able to experience a simulated glass-bottom boat ride, a “Water Lab” and more as part of the new exhibition.

Duke Energy Foundation awards more than $311,000 in grants to support K-12 education initiatives in 15 Indiana counties

Published on March 17, 2021

The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded $311,246 in grants to 22 different K-12 education programs in 15 Indiana counties for 2021.