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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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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Ohio Power (AEP Ohio) Economic Development Rate Stabilization Plan grants
Ohio Power Company (AEP Ohio)For businesses and local governments and tribesOnly in Ohio
Ohio Power's Economic Development Rate Stabilization Plan (RSP) grants help new and existing industries and communities in its Ohio service territory cover utility infrastructure costs for location and expansion projects that create or retain jobs and generate new investment. Ohio Power's economic development managers work with local economic development organizations, the Ohio Department of Development and the company to complete the application; Ohio Power, ODOD and PUCO must approve each project.
What you get
Amount not stated (set per project)
Who qualifies
Communities and industries within Ohio Power's service territory
New location or expansion project that creates new jobs, retains existing jobs and generates new investment
Funds offset utility infrastructure costs (new service facilities, upgrades, replacement or relocation of existing facilities)
Funding based on new or retained jobs, demonstrated support and need, and other funding sources; Ohio Power, ODOD and PUCO must approve
How to apply
Contact an Ohio Power economic development manager about the project
Work with the manager, your local, county or regional economic development organization and the ODOD Business Development Division to complete the grant application
After funding is set, ODOD issues a commitment letter; return an acceptance letter to accept the grant
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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