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Grants for Small Businesses to Enhance Energy Efficiency is sponsored by Various local/regional economic support programs (example mentioned for North Carolina). This localized economic support program focuses on helping small, locally owned enterprises improve their energy efficiency and reduce operational costs. Such grants are often offered by state or local entities to align with community and economic development goals.
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Duke Energy Foundation gives boost to local economies with $500,000 in support for North Carolina small businesses | Duke Energy | News Center Grants will help small businesses expand – lifting economic activity and creating jobs. 20 nonprofit organizations selected to receive grants of $25,000 to distribute to local small businesses. RALEIGH, N.
C. – Duke Energy Foundation today announced the recipients for $500,000 in grants designed to boost local economies by supporting small businesses in communities across North Carolina. How it works: Twenty nonprofit organizations have been selected to receive $25,000 grants, which will then fund awards of up to $5,000 to individual small businesses.
Funds can be used by local businesses like restaurants and retail stores to complete renovations, buy equipment or technology, purchase inventory or meet other business needs. The impact: Small businesses employ nearly half of North Carolina’s workforce and play a critical role in driving economic activity. Duke Energy Foundation has provided over $2.
4 million to small business support initiatives since 2020. What they’re saying: Kendal Bowman , North Carolina state president for Duke Energy: “Supporting small businesses boosts local economic activity, which has a positive impact on the communities and customers we serve. We’re proud to work alongside our community partners to help entrepreneurs and local businesses make their dreams a reality.
” Nicole J. Thompson , president and CEO of Downtown Durham Inc.: "With Duke Energy’s support, DDI will turn business-led ideas into practical improvements that elevate safety, visibility and vitality. Upgrading the alleys that connect parking to Main Street will help storefronts shine, help create an engaging environment and attract more customers to discover all that downtown has to offer.
” Catherine Glover , executive director for Washington-Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation: “With support from the Duke Energy Foundation, 10 Beaufort County small businesses will each receive a $2,500 grant to make meaningful improvements that strengthen their operations, expand their reach, and enhance their customer experience.
Small businesses are the backbone of Eastern North Carolina, and this funding will help 10 outstanding local businesses continue to grow and thrive. ” The following organizations have been selected to distribute funds to small businesses in their local communities.
Beaufort Business Association Chimney Rock Economic Development and Investment Team Fuquay-Varina Downtown Association Greater Eden Chamber Foundation McDowell Chamber Community and Business Impact Mitchell Community College Foundation Mitchell County Development Foundation Moore County Economic Development Partnership Partnership for a Sustainable Community Person County Business & Industrial Center Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce Foundation Renaissance Downtown Durham Rolesville Downtown Development Association Stokes County Arts Council The Surry County Economic Development Foundation Inc. Washington-Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation 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 (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 energy transition, keeping customer reliability and value at the forefront as it builds a smarter energy future.
The company is investing in major electric grid upgrades and cleaner generation, including natural gas, nuclear, renewables and energy storage. More information is available at duke-energy. com and the Duke Energy News Center .
Follow Duke Energy on X , LinkedIn , Instagram and Facebook , and visit illumination for stories about the people and innovations powering our energy transition. Top 10 things you didn't know about #wind power | via @ENERGY spr. ly/6016B1jJK 2h ago Reply Retweet Favorite
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small, locally owned enterprises. Eligibility criteria will vary by specific local or regional program. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Grants for Small Businesses to Enhance Energy Efficiency are due December 31, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Grants for Small Businesses to Enhance Energy Efficiency is funded by Various local/regional economic support programs (example mentioned for North Carolina). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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