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As America’s 250th anniversary approaches this Fourth of July, Duke Energy Foundation is providing more than $260,000 in grants to South Carolina organizations to help preserve local history and expand civic learning across the Palmetto State. This is the final round of the Foundation’s America250 initiative, completing a $550,000 investment in South Carolina tied to the nation’s anniversary focused on community-driven projects.

As the country approaches its 250th birthday, the Duke Energy Foundation is distributing $186,100 to 16 nonprofit organizations across North Carolina that are working to expand access to civic learning and remembrance.

As part of the final round of grants through the Duke Energy Foundation’s America250 initiative, $77,500 is being distributed to seven nonprofit organizations across Florida that are working to expand access to civic learning and remembrance.

The Duke Energy Foundation is awarding nearly $830,000 in 54 grants to nonprofit organizations, cultural institutions and community partners in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky.

As Memorial Day approaches, the Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $45,800 to three nonprofit organizations honoring and supporting North Carolina veterans.

As communities honor the sacrifices of U.S. service members and their families this Memorial Day, the Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $30,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations who focus on the needs of veterans through the second round of funding as part of its America250 initiative. The grants – part of a total investment of more than $550,000 in the Palmetto State – have been awarded to Upstate Warrior Solution and Hidden Wounds and will help expand workforce development programs for veterans across eight counties.

Through its America250 initiative, the Duke Energy Foundation is awarding 20 grants to nonprofit organizations across Duke Energy’s six-state service area, along with an investment in the United Service Organizations (USO).

To strengthen communities across Florida as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, the Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $22,500 to five nonprofit organizations through its America250 initiative.

This initial grantmaking reflects the Duke Energy Foundation’s broader America250 commitment, with additional investments in veterans’ workforce development and civics education to follow later this spring.