Duke Energy Foundation
Contributor
In honor of America’s upcoming 250th anniversary, the Duke Energy Foundation is inviting qualified nonprofits in Florida to apply for America250 grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000. The enterprise request for proposals (RFP) opened Monday, Jan. 12, and will fund projects that demonstrate local impact and alignment with the spirit of the Foundation’s America250 core themes, including:
- Careers for Veterans: Workforce development programs that help veterans transition to civilian careers.
- Sharing the American story: Local history projects, public exhibits, preservation of historic sites, educational programming, or field trips that celebrate America’s founding and ideals.
- Care for our country: Community cleanups, park revitalizations, public landscaping, or improvements to shared green spaces.
“America250 is more than a milestone – it’s an opportunity to reflect on our nation’s history, recognize the contributions of all Americans and support the next generation through community-led projects,” said Loree Elswick, president of the Duke Energy Foundation. “Our investment is focused on uplifting the places and people that shape our communities.”
Eligible applicants include qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Duke Energy Florida communities. Government entities do not qualify for America250 grant funding. Only one application per organization will be accepted.
Applications are being accepted until Friday, Feb. 20. Submissions can be sent to foundation.duke-energy.com/Request-for-Proposal. Applications should be titled "America250: [Insert description of the request]."