Duke Energy has announced $550,000 in new grants to support environmental programs across North Carolina. The funding will go to 19 different initiatives that aim to improve and protect natural environments, boost biodiversity, and strengthen community resilience.
The grants are part of the company’s ongoing effort to enhance local ecosystems. Supported projects include vegetation enhancement, cleanup campaigns, and improvements to public natural spaces led by both conservation groups and community organizations.
Kendal Bowman, Duke Energy’s North Carolina president, said: “North Carolina’s natural surroundings are an asset to our communities, our residents and our economic growth. We’re proud to work alongside local nonprofits to promote our state’s natural resources and build communities that are great places to live, work and play.”
Kyle Prairie, CEO/Executive Director of Keep North Carolina Beautiful, added: “We are deeply grateful to Duke Energy for their generous support of the 2025 Greatest American Cleanup. Their investment in this statewide effort enables our affiliates and partners to roll up their sleeves and make a tangible impact in communities across North Carolina. Thanks to Duke Energy’s commitment, we’re not only providing the tools and resources needed to tackle litter and recycling – we’re also empowering thousands of volunteers to help create a cleaner, more beautiful North Carolina for everyone.”
Organizations set to receive grant funding 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 and Wildlife & Outdoor Recreation Foundation.
Over the past five years Duke Energy Foundation has awarded more than $6.6 million in environmental impact grants throughout the state.
The Duke Energy Foundation provides over $30 million annually in philanthropic support for communities where its customers live and work. The foundation is funded by shareholders.
Duke Energy serves 8.6 million electric customers across six states—North Carolina among them—and owns 55,100 megawatts of energy capacity. The company is currently working on major grid upgrades while investing in clean energy sources such as renewables and energy storage. More details can be found at https://www.duke-energy.com/ or via the Duke Energy News Center at https://news.duke-energy.com/.
For further information contact Garrett Poorman at @DukeEnergyNC or call 800-559-3853.
