Ahead of hurricane season, Duke Energy Foundation awards $500,000 to strengthen storm preparedness across North Carolina

Since 2016, the Duke Energy Foundation has given more than $8.9 million to support emergency preparedness and storm response in North Carolina CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With the 2026 hurricane season beginning June 1, the Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $500,000 in grants to 20 nonprofit and local government partners across North Carolina to strengthen emergency preparedness, improve coordination during severe weather and support faster, safer recovery for communities statewide.