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America250 Request for Proposal is sponsored by Duke Energy Foundation. The Duke Energy Foundation is awarding grants for community-based projects that advance 'Care for our country', 'Careers for veterans', or 'Sharing the American story'. Weatherization and energy efficiency projects that reduce energy consumption and benefit Duke Energy's regulatory compliance may also be considered.
While primarily for nonprofit organizations, they will consider school grants at the district level.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Qualified nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3)) and governmental entities, including school districts, that serve communities also served by Duke Energy. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000 - $20,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was February 20, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
America250 Request for Proposal is funded by Duke Energy Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Cincinnati Regional Chamber Small Business Grant Program is sponsored by Cincinnati Regional Chamber Foundation, in partnership with Duke Energy Foundation. This grant program provides financial assistance to small businesses in Ohio counties within the Cincinnati region to improve the vitality of their business, covering expenses like capital improvements, payroll support, and expansion investments.
Duke Energy Foundation Grants (for less than $20,000) is sponsored by Duke Energy Foundation. The Duke Energy Foundation accepts grant applications for $20,000 and less on a rolling basis for focus areas including workforce development, community impact, and environment. While direct HVAC modernization is not a stated priority, projects that support energy education or environmental sustainability within schools might be considered. The foundation also supports STEM education initiatives.
The GitLab Foundation's AI for Economic Opportunity Fund, run in partnership with OpenAI, awards demonstration grants to nonprofits using AI to measurably improve income growth and economic mobility for low-income populations worldwide. Selected organizations receive $250,000 in catalytic funding to prototype and demonstrate progress, six months of cohort-based technical support from OpenAI engineers and advisors, API credits, mentorship, and eligibility for scaling grants from partner philanthropies. The latest $4 million round funded 16 U.S.-based nonprofits, with the demonstration phase running February through August 2026 and culminating in a Demo Day at OpenAI's San Francisco headquarters. The foundation has stated that applications for future funding opportunities will open in summer 2026.
The OpenAI Foundation's People-First AI Fund provides unrestricted grants to U.S.-based nonprofit and community organizations to strengthen civil society in the age of AI. The fund focuses on three areas: Community Support Services, Community Arts & Cultural Organizations, and Community Journalism & Media. Its inaugural round delivered approximately $40.5 million in unrestricted grants to 208 nonprofits across the United States, with an additional $9.5 million in board-directed grants, for a $50 million total commitment. Grants are unrestricted, allowing recipients to apply funds where they are most needed. Future rounds are anticipated.
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