Duke Energy Grants $550K to Support Environmental Projects in North Carolina
Duke Energy has committed $550,000 in new grants to strengthen environmental initiatives throughout North Carolina. The funding will support 19 different projects dedicated to protecting and improving the state’s natural environment.
The details:
The Duke Energy Foundation is distributing grants to programs focused on tree planting and maintenance, litter removal, and creating healthier natural spaces for communities.
Why it matters:
A strong natural environment contributes to healthier communities and better quality of life. By investing in local organizations that specialize in conservation and community-driven projects, Duke Energy Foundation is reinforcing the efforts of those closest to the work.
The bigger picture:
Over the last five years, the Foundation has awarded more than $6.6 million in environmental grants across North Carolina, highlighting its long-term commitment to conservation and sustainability.
What leaders are saying:
The details:
The Duke Energy Foundation is distributing grants to programs focused on tree planting and maintenance, litter removal, and creating healthier natural spaces for communities.
Why it matters:
A strong natural environment contributes to healthier communities and better quality of life. By investing in local organizations that specialize in conservation and community-driven projects, Duke Energy Foundation is reinforcing the efforts of those closest to the work.
The bigger picture:
Over the last five years, the Foundation has awarded more than $6.6 million in environmental grants across North Carolina, highlighting its long-term commitment to conservation and sustainability.
What leaders are saying:
- Kendal Bowman, Duke Energy’s North Carolina president: “The natural beauty of North Carolina is essential not only to our residents but also to our economy. Partnering with local nonprofits allows us to protect these resources and build stronger, more vibrant communities.”
- Kyle Prairie, CEO/Executive Director of Keep North Carolina Beautiful: “We are thankful for Duke Energy’s investment in the 2025 Greatest American Cleanup. Their support helps us provide resources, tools, and volunteer opportunities that make a visible difference in communities across the state. This partnership empowers thousands to fight litter, expand recycling, and foster a cleaner North Carolina.”
Grant recipients include:
Alliance for Cape Fear Trees; Broad River Greenway; Carolina Raptor Center; Catawba County Historical Association; City of Greensboro; City of Lumberton; Daniel Jonathan Stowe Conservancy; Gateway Environmental Initiative; Happy Roots; Keep Durham Beautiful; Keep North Carolina Beautiful; North Carolina Arboretum Society; North Carolina Coastal Federation; North Carolina Wildlife Federation; Sturgeon City of Jacksonville; Town of Cary; Town of Sylva; TreesCharlotte; Wildlife & Outdoor Recreation Foundation.
Alliance for Cape Fear Trees; Broad River Greenway; Carolina Raptor Center; Catawba County Historical Association; City of Greensboro; City of Lumberton; Daniel Jonathan Stowe Conservancy; Gateway Environmental Initiative; Happy Roots; Keep Durham Beautiful; Keep North Carolina Beautiful; North Carolina Arboretum Society; North Carolina Coastal Federation; North Carolina Wildlife Federation; Sturgeon City of Jacksonville; Town of Cary; Town of Sylva; TreesCharlotte; Wildlife & Outdoor Recreation Foundation.
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