Duke EnergyFor nonprofits and local governments and tribesOnly in 6 states: NC, SC, OH, IN, KY, FL
The Duke Energy Foundation accepts grant applications for $20,000 and less year-round on a rolling basis in three focus areas: vibrant economies (workforce training, community revitalization, local economic development), local resiliency (disaster preparedness, resilience, conservation) and community opportunity. Public charities and governmental entities, including school districts, that serve Duke Energy communities in North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Florida apply online after first contacting their state Foundation representative.
What you get
$20,000 and less
Who qualifies
Current tax-exempt status as a public charity under Section 501(c)(3), or a governmental entity, including school districts (governmental entities submit a W-9)
Serve communities that are also served by Duke Energy (eligible counties are listed on each state page: North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Florida)
Serve communities without discrimination and have a method to measure, track and report program outcomes
Not eligible: for-profit organizations, individuals, churches, private foundations, 501(c)(4)/(c)(6) organizations, individual K-12 schools (districts may apply), sports teams
Does not fund general operating expenses, capital investments and improvements, generation or storage equipment, weatherization or energy efficiency projects, or multiple grants to the same institution in a calendar year
How to apply
Review the eligibility guidelines and the Foundation's focus areas
Find your state's page and contact the Foundation representative for your county with your grant proposal and its focus-area alignment
Register your organization in the grant system (verification is done through Benevity)
Submit the electronic grant application at dukeenergy.versaic.com; review can take up to three months or more
Checked against Duke Energy's own page on October 16, 2026.
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Qfm96 Red, White & Q Fund Grants
Qfm96 / Cbus Media Group (Saga Communications)For nonprofitsLocal programs in Ohio
Qfm96 (WLVQ-FM) in Columbus, Ohio, a Saga Communications station, runs the Red, White & Q Fund with The Columbus Foundation to give grants to Central Ohio 501(c)(3) charities serving veterans, active military, first responders and their families. Grants are presented each November during the station's on-air Red, White & Q Radiothon; in 2025 the fund awarded $31,000 to eight charities. Organizations apply through an online grant application form on the station's website.
What you get
Cash grants; the application offers request levels of $0-$500, $500-$1,000, or over $1,000 ($31,000 to eight charities in 2025)
Who qualifies
Must be a 501(c)(3) organization
Must be located in the Central Ohio area
Must benefit veterans, active military, first responders, and their families
How to apply
Complete the Red, White & Q Fund Grant Application form on qfm96.com/rwq (organization details, EIN, request level of $0-$500, $500-$1,000 or over $1,000, and how the grant would help)
Selected organizations receive grants and share their missions on air during the annual November Red, White & Q Radiothon
Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.
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Duke Energy Foundation Urban Revitalization grants (Ohio and Kentucky)
Duke EnergyFor nonprofits and local governments and tribesOnly in Ohio, Kentucky
Duke Energy's Urban Revitalization grants fund predevelopment work, such as architectural and engineering design, environmental services and market or feasibility studies, for commercial redevelopment that removes blight, attracts businesses and creates jobs. Funding goes to urban centers in Duke Energy's Ohio and Northern Kentucky territory: historic river communities, Cincinnati neighborhoods (except the Central Business District and Over-the-Rhine) and first-ring suburbs. Applications are due July 31 each year.
What you get
Amount not stated
Who qualifies
501(c)(3) public charity or a governmental entity, including school systems
Serve communities served by Duke Energy in Ohio or Kentucky; projects must be in an "urban center" (historic river communities, Cincinnati neighborhoods other than the Central Business District and Over-the-Rhine, and first-ring suburbs)
Does not fund operating funds, capital or endowment campaigns, bricks and mortar, equipment purchases, streetscapes, street lighting or underground electric service
For-profit organizations and individuals are not eligible
How to apply
Email kim.vogelgesang@duke-energy.com to share your proposal before applying
Complete the Urban Revitalization additional grant questions (linked on the program page)
Apply in the Duke Energy Foundation grant system and upload the additional questions by July 31
Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.
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Duke Energy Foundation Workforce Development grants (Ohio and Kentucky)
Duke EnergyFor nonprofitsOnly in Ohio, Kentucky
The Duke Energy Foundation funds Ohio and Kentucky nonprofits whose programs help people secure and keep jobs by meeting ancillary needs such as wraparound services, transportation, financial mentoring, work supplies and childcare. The average award is $10,000 to $15,000; applications open in January and are due April 1, with grants announced in June.
What you get
Average grant award $10,000 to $15,000
Who qualifies
Current tax-exempt status as a public charity under Section 501(c)(3)
Serve communities in Duke Energy's Ohio or Kentucky service areas
Preference for programs that impact an at-risk, underserved community and have clearly defined impact
Not eligible: for-profit organizations, individuals, churches, private foundations, individual K-12 schools; no general operating expenses or capital investments
How to apply
Confirm your organization serves an eligible Duke Energy county in Ohio or Kentucky
Apply in the Duke Energy Foundation grant system during the application period (January to April 1 at 5:00 p.m. EST)
Direct questions to Kim.Vogelgesang@duke-energy.com
Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.
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Nationwide Foundation Community Grants
NationwideFor nonprofitsLocal programs in 6 states: AZ, FL, IA, NC, OH, TX
The Nationwide Foundation accepts grant applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofits in six communities: Columbus, Des Moines, Gainesville, Raleigh, San Antonio and Scottsdale/Phoenix. It prioritizes food security, crisis stability, children's wellbeing and economic empowerment, and funds operating, program and limited capital requests. Applications are accepted June 1 to September 1 each year after a mandatory grant training; the current cycle is closed and Nationwide says to check back in March 2027.
What you get
Amount not published
Who qualifies
501(c)(3) nonprofit in Columbus (Metro) OH, Des Moines IA, Gainesville FL, Raleigh NC, San Antonio TX or Scottsdale/Phoenix (Metro) AZ
Must attend the mandatory grant training (no exceptions)
Arts and culture and higher education organizations are by invitation only
Not funded: veterans, labor, religious or fraternal groups (unless serving the broader community), re-granting organizations other than United Way, primary or secondary schools, individuals, lobbying, fundraising events, debt reduction, endowments and travel
National organizations generally only through a local branch or chapter providing direct services
How to apply
Sign up on the Nationwide Foundation 'Apply now' page for updates on trainings and timelines (next updates expected March 2027)
Attend the mandatory grant training
Gather your EIN, 501(c)(3) letter, operating and project budgets, board list, logic model, latest audited financials and list of other funding requests
Submit the online application between June 1 and September 1 (11:59 p.m. ET)
Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.
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Scripps Howard Fund Childhood Literacy Grants (Greater Cincinnati)
Scripps Howard Fund (The E.W. Scripps Company)For nonprofitsLocal programs in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana
The Scripps Howard Fund, the public charity of The E.W. Scripps Company, makes grants to Greater Cincinnati nonprofits for childhood literacy programs, prioritizing children living in poverty. It runs one grant cycle a year with small grants (under $15,000) and large grants ($15,000 and up); applications are accepted Jan. 1 through Feb. 13 and grants are announced in April. Outside Greater Cincinnati, the Fund gives grants by invitation only in Scripps station markets.
What you get
Small grants under $15,000 or large grants of $15,000 and up (cash)
Who qualifies
Nonprofit organizations in Greater Cincinnati (Scripps' hometown)
Programs focused on childhood literacy, prioritizing children living in poverty: new or expanded literacy programs, books and materials, summer reading, help for students reading below grade level, or home libraries
Organizations are eligible for only one grant per calendar year
Organizations outside Greater Cincinnati cannot apply; there the Fund gives by invitation only
How to apply
Choose the small grant (less than $15,000) or large grant ($15,000 and greater) track
Apply through the Fund's online application (YourCause) between Jan. 1 and midnight Feb. 13
Grants are announced in April; send questions to Grants@Scripps.com
Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.
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