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Duke Energy Foundation

Powering Our Communities

The Duke Energy Foundation is proud to power the vitality of our communities through philanthropy.

Applying for a grant? Here's how it works.

  1. 1Determine eligibility

    Review a full list of our eligibility guidelines to determine if your organization qualifies.

  2. 2Review alignment areas

    Understand how your grant proposal aligns with our Foundation’s focus areas.

  3. 3Find and contact your local Foundation representative

    View a complete list of regional contacts by state and reach out to the appropriate person with information on your grant proposal and its focus area alignment.

  4. 4Submit your application

    After determining your eligibility with your area’s contact, use our electronic grant application to file your grant request. Review our complete list of helpful documents for filing a grant.

  5. 5Grant Review

    Once your grant is submitted, our team will vet your organization and contact you with questions. The review process may take up to three months or more for a decision to be made on your application.

Committed to Communities

For over 40 years, the Duke Energy Foundation has been helping answer the call of citizenship and service in the communities where we operate. We are proud to showcase the efforts of partnerships that have made a lasting impact in people’s lives. Read more news and success stories.