South Carolina General Operation Grant Opportunity- Senior Organizations

Organizations serving low-income senior citizens have seen an increase in the demand for their services in recent years with the aging population living longer, while the cost of living increasing.

The Duke Energy Foundation has committed funds to assist nonprofit organizations within its South Carolina footprint to help meet and grow these services offered to low-income seniors.

Organizations who qualify can apply for up to a $10,000 grant to cover general operating expenses of its organization and programs. Note: these funds can not be used for utility assistance or weatherization programs.

Application period

Application period January 8-28
Grant review January 29- February 5
Grants announced week of February 12

Opportunity

This is a one-time-only opportunity for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Interested organizations should have a core mission to serve low-income senior citizens and must meet the following qualifications:

Organization must provide services in one or more counties served by Duke Energy
Organization’s mission must primarily serve low-income senior citizens
Opportunity is not open to governmental agencies, cities or counties
Requested funds cannot be used for utility assistance or weatherization programs
Grant application must be for nonprofit organizations, not for individuals
Note: Title your grant application: Low-Income Senior Assistance

Applying organizations must provide services to low-income senior citizens, including but not limited to:

Home delivery meal assistance
Transportation assistance
Home modifications
Programs that help seniors maintain a safe, self-sufficient and fulfilling lifestyle

Applicants may request funds up to $10,000 for general operating expenses of their organization and/or programs.

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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
- 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

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