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Duke Energy Foundation community grants

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

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NIPSCO Environmental Action Grant

NIPSCO (NiSource)For nonprofitsOnly in Indiana

NIPSCO's Environmental Action Grant, with the NiSource Charitable Foundation, funds local nonprofit environmental restoration and education projects across northern Indiana, such as pollinator habitat, invasive species removal, wetland and dune restoration, and youth nature programs. The 2026 round funded 25 projects (most around $5,000); applications for the 2027 grant open in February.

What you get: Amount not stated (2026 awards were mostly $3,000-$5,000)
Who qualifies: Local nonprofit organizations with environmental restoration or education initiatives in NIPSCO's northern Indiana service area
Projects with community engagement components are typical of funded work
How to apply: Watch for the application to open in February 2027
Apply through NIPSCO's online grant portal (Apply for a NIPSCO Gives Back Grant)
Contact NIPSCO public affairs with questions

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NIPSCO Public Safety Education and Training Action Grant

NIPSCO (NiSource)For nonprofits and local governments and tribesOnly in Indiana

NIPSCO's Public Safety Education and Training Action Grant gives $500 to $5,000 to organizations for community and youth public safety education and first responder training that directly impact NIPSCO's northern Indiana service area, such as damage prevention, carbon monoxide safety, and police and fire training. Funding is not for equipment except what a safety education or training program needs.

What you get: $500 to $5,000
Who qualifies: Organizations running public safety education or first responder training programs with direct impact on NIPSCO's service area (northern Indiana)
Equipment purchases only if needed to support the education or training program
Programs with NIPSCO employee volunteer opportunities are a plus
How to apply: Prepare a project description and goals, budget, target audience, timeline and evaluation method, and a W-9
Apply for the grant as described on the program page (contact karenmclean@nisource.com with questions)

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