- Qualifying nonprofits can request one-time funding up
to $10,000
- Grants are a continuation of assistance to senior programs
in recent years
GREENVILLE, S.C., Jan. 8, 2025
/PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy today launched a campaign to promote
grant opportunities totaling $200,000
to South Carolina organizations
that help the state's aging population with services and support,
particularly for those with income challenges.
"Organizations serving South
Carolina's low-income seniors tell us they have seen an
increase in the demand for their services in recent years," said
Tim Pearson, Duke Energy's
South Carolina state president. "With
the aging population living longer, as well as the cost of living
increasing, it's important to ensure those that helped build and
strengthen our communities have the resources they need to
comfortably enjoy their golden years."
Qualifying nonprofits serving low-income seniors can request
grant funding from the Duke Energy Foundation for a one-time grant
of up to $10,000 to cover general
operating expenses.
These funds cannot be used for weatherization or utility
assistance programs but are available for organizations providing
home delivery meal assistance, transportation assistance, home
modifications and programs that help seniors maintain safety and
self-sufficiency, among others.
This opportunity is only available to nonprofit organizations,
not individuals. Organizations seeking more information or to apply
for a grant should visit duke-energy.com/SeniorAssistance. The
application window closes Jan.
28.
This request for proposals follows similar initiatives by the
Foundation to support the organizations that provide services to
seniors in the state.
Through a similar request for proposals in 2023, Duke Energy
provided 15 qualifying nonprofits in South Carolina grants of up to $20,000 that funded needed home repairs to enable
senior citizens to continue to enjoy life in their current homes.
In 2024, the Duke Energy Foundation provided an additional
$100,000 in grants to 13
organizations in the state with existing home ramp programs for
low-income senior citizens or those with disabilities who qualified
for assistance.
"The response we received after grants in recent years were
announced was tremendous, and eye opening as the scope of the needs
of these organizations to support seniors became evident," said
Amanda Dow, director of the Duke
Energy Foundation in South
Carolina. "We learned these organizations offer many
different critical services to their clients all of which need
funding. That's why this program is targeting general operations,
so these organizations that do this great work can put the funds
quickly toward those programs that need the most financial
support."
Customers who need the services provided by these organizations
also might have challenges funding other household needs, to
include their electricity bill. To learn more about programs and
information that can assist families to manage their energy bills
when times are tough, visit duke-energy.com/SeasonalSavings.
Duke Energy Foundation
The Duke Energy Foundation
provides more than $30 million
annually in philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities
where Duke Energy customers live and work. The Foundation is funded
by Duke Energy shareholders.
Duke Energy
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in
Charlotte, N.C., is one of
America's largest energy holding companies. The company's electric
utilities serve 8.4 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio
and Kentucky, and collectively own
54,800 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities
serve 1.7 million customers in North
Carolina, South Carolina,
Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky.
Duke Energy is executing an ambitious clean energy transition,
keeping reliability, affordability and accessibility at the
forefront as the company works toward net-zero methane emissions
from its natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions
from electricity generation by 2050. The company is investing in
major electric grid upgrades and cleaner generation, including
expanded energy storage, renewables, natural gas and nuclear.
More information is available at duke-energy.com and
the Duke Energy News Center. Follow Duke Energy
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innovations powering our energy transition.
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