Duke Energy offers $500,000 to support small businesses across North Carolina

Eligible nonprofit organizations can apply for grants of up to $25,000 by June 30 Nonprofit organizations will use the funds to provide awards of up to $5,000 to individual small businesses CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Duke Energy Foundation today announced $500,000 in grants to support nonprofit-led programs that help small businesses start, grow and thrive across North Carolina.