Duke Energy Foundation to award $700,000 in natural disaster preparedness grants to North Carolina nonprofits: application now open

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The Duke Energy Foundation has announced a grant program worth $700,000 to enhance disaster preparedness for North Carolina communities. Eligible nonprofits can apply for grants up to $25,000 until July 12, with the registration deadline on June 28. The grants aim to foster collaboration among agencies, provide training and equipment, and improve emergency communications and outcomes for under-resourced communities. Since 2019, the Foundation has awarded $2.4 million for disaster preparedness. Duke Energy, a Fortune 150 company, is committed to a clean energy transition and serves 8.4 million electric and 1.7 million natural gas customers across six states.

Positive

• Duke Energy Foundation offers $700,000 in grants for disaster preparedness in North Carolina.
• Nonprofits can apply for up to $25,000 per grant to improve local disaster response.
• Grant application is open until July 12, promoting timely community engagement.
• The Foundation has already awarded $2.4 million for disaster preparedness since 2019.
• Duke Energy actively invests in electric grid upgrades and cleaner energy solutions.
• The initiative aims to improve outcomes for low-income and under-resourced communities.

Negative

• grant amount per nonprofit ($25,000) may not cover all preparedness needs.
• Application process requires registration by June 28, potentially limiting participation.
• The total grant fund of $700,000 may fall short in addressing all regional needs.
• The announcement does not provide detailed success metrics for previous grants.

• Eligible nonprofits may apply for a $25,000 grant now through July 12

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Duke Energy Foundation is accepting grant applications to award $700,000 in total funding to help North Carolina communities increase their resiliency against major weather events and other natural disasters.

The application process is open now through July 12.

"We're proud to partner with emergency management teams, first responders and nonprofits to strengthen local communities in a way that will reduce the impacts of climate challenges, both present and future," said Kendal Bowman, Duke Energy's North Carolina president. "Given North Carolina's impressive growth, achieving this will require collaboration with local organizations undertaking critical resilience preparedness work across the state."

To qualify for grant funding consideration, organizations must meet the criteria outlined here. Nonprofits and governmental agencies must register in the online grant system by June 28 to be eligible to submit their applications by July 12. Applicants may request funds up to $25,000.

Grant applications may include, but are not limited to, projects that focus on:

• Heightened collaboration across agencies, sectors and communities in local disaster preparedness and response.
  
  
• Organized and innovative planning initiatives for local communities to prepare for natural disasters and extreme weather.
  
  
• Local storm preparedness trainings, materials, kits, and other community engagement and education initiatives.
  
  
• Emergency communication tools for natural disaster scenarios.
  
  
• Specialized training for first responders for natural disaster scenarios.
  
  
• Improved outcomes for low-income and under-resourced communities experiencing natural disasters and extreme weather.
  
  
• Equipment necessary for severe weather rescues to preserve human life.

This is a long-standing priority of the Foundation, which has awarded nearly $2.4 million to support the state's disaster preparedness since 2019. 

"The preparedness grant we received last year from the Duke Energy Foundation has truly benefitted emergency responders throughout our country," said Rodney Cates, Rockingham County Emergency Services Director. "We were able to purchase an advanced identification system to boost accountability during emergent events and drone software that enables us to provide live footage back to the command post to improve situational awareness. The grant also allowed us to upgrade our Emergency Operations Center with new data-connected equipment to enhance overall emergency response capabilities."

"The 2022 Duke Energy Emergency Preparedness Grant has been instrumental in allowing Brunswick County Emergency Management to be better prepared to support countywide damage assessments and search and rescue efforts in isolated and hard to reach areas," said David McIntire, Emergency Management Director. "We were very fortunate to receive this funding and look forward to our continued relationship with Duke Energy."

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 on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook, and visit illumination for stories about the people and innovations powering our energy transition.

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FAQ

What is the total amount of disaster preparedness grants offered by the Duke Energy Foundation in 2024?

The Duke Energy Foundation is offering $700,000 in disaster preparedness grants for 2024.

Until when can eligible nonprofits apply for the Duke Energy Foundation disaster preparedness grant?

Eligible nonprofits can apply for the grant until July 12, 2024.

What is the maximum amount a nonprofit can request from the Duke Energy Foundation disaster preparedness grant?

A nonprofit can request up to $25,000 per grant.

What is the registration deadline for nonprofits to apply for the Duke Energy Foundation grant?

Nonprofits must register by June 28, 2024, to be eligible to submit their applications.

How much has the Duke Energy Foundation awarded for disaster preparedness since 2019?

The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded nearly $2.4 million for disaster preparedness since 2019.

What types of projects can be funded by the Duke Energy Foundation disaster preparedness grants?

The grants can fund projects like local disaster preparedness, emergency communication tools, specialized training for first responders, and community engagement initiatives.