Duke Energy Foundation launches America250 grant opportunity for nonprofits in six states.

Duke Energy Foundation is offering America250 grants of $5,000 to $20,000 to qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofits in North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Florida, with the application window open Jan. 12–Feb. 20.

The Duke Energy Foundation announced the launch of its America250 grant program as part of a more than $1 million community investment tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary. The program invites qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofits in six states to apply for grants that align with the Foundation’s America250 themes. Applications will be accepted through a formal request for proposals that opens on Jan. 12 and closes Feb. 20. Loree Elswick, president of the Duke Energy Foundation, framed the effort as a chance to support local projects that reflect community history and civic life. Key details: - Grant amounts range from $5,000 to $20,000 per award. - Eligible applicants are qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Duke Energy communities in North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Florida. - The application window runs Jan. 12–Feb. 20 and allows one application per organization; governmental entities are not eligible. - Funded project themes include workforce programs for veterans, local history and civics projects, and improvements to shared green spaces. - The Duke Energy Foundation says the initiative is part of a broader philanthropic program that provides more than $30 million annually and that the America250 effort represents over $1 million in community investment. Summary: The America250 grant program is intended to support local projects tied to veterans’ careers, local history and shared green spaces in communities served by Duke Energy. Interested nonprofits can apply during the Jan. 12–Feb. 20 window; further application details are provided by the Foundation.