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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Kentucky Power Economic Growth Grants (K-PEGG)
Kentucky Power (AEP)For nonprofits and local governments and tribesOnly in Kentucky
Kentucky Power Economic Growth Grants fund economic development work in Kentucky Power's 20-county eastern Kentucky service area, including site and building studies and infrastructure, collaborative marketing, professional consulting, and training for local economic development practitioners. City, county and regional nonprofit economic development organizations can apply at any time while funds last; the program totals about $700,000 a year, funded by a customer surcharge matched by stockholders.
What you get
Program total about $700,000 per year; per-grant amount not stated
Who qualifies
Nonprofit entity, such as a city or county economic development organization or a regional economic development organization
Organization must be in Kentucky Power's service area (20 counties in eastern Kentucky)
Projects must fit program uses: education for economic development practitioners, sites and buildings product improvement, marketing and promotion, or professional consulting
Previous recipients must complete reporting before applying again
How to apply
Complete the K-PEGG application online on the program page, or download it
Describe the project, need, jobs to be created or retained, budget, partners and schedule, and attach supporting documents and a cover letter
Submit online or email the completed application and documents to kpegg@aep.com; there are no deadlines and awards are made until funds are exhausted
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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TVA Economic Development Performance Grants (including Special Opportunities County and Workforce+)
Tennessee Valley AuthorityFor businessesOnly in 7 states: TN, AL, GA, KY, MS, NC, VA
TVA's Valley Incentive Programs include Performance Grants paid directly to companies for competitive economic development projects that create jobs in the seven-state Tennessee Valley, with amounts based on the project's five-year economic impact and set at TVA's discretion. The Special Opportunities County (SOC) Performance Grant supports smaller projects in counties with greater economic need, and Workforce+ funds companies' talent pipeline plans. Companies work with TVA Economic Development and their local power company.
What you get
Amount not stated (based on five-year economic impact)
Who qualifies
Company locating or expanding with a competitive economic development project in the TVA service region (all of Tennessee and parts of Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina and Virginia)
Funding is discretionary and based on the project's five-year economic impact and power-system metrics
SOC grants target smaller projects in designated counties with greater economic needs; Workforce+ requires an approved talent pipeline development plan
How to apply
Contact TVA Economic Development (EconDev@TVA.com) or your local power company's economic development staff about your project
Work with TVA's team to build the project profile used to set incentive levels
If approved, the grant is paid directly to the company
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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