Areas of Focus Duke Energy Foundation Annual Grants
At the core of The Duke Energy Foundation is its commitment to the community, with a focus in three areas:- Environment and Energy Efficiency
- Economic Development
- Community Vitality
Inclusiveness/diversity and employee/retiree volunteer initiatives are integrated into all three areas of focus.
Environment and Energy Efficiency
- Programs that support conservation, training and research around environmental and energy efficiency initiatives.
Economic Development
- Skills development, including job entry skills for the new economy and retraining of unemployed and underemployed workers.
- Pre K-12 education focused on math, science and technology.
- Higher education, government or other non-profit initiatives designed to support innovative solutions for business/industry/workforce challenges.
Community Vitality
- Health and human services through United Way, arts & culture, energy assistance, public safety.
- Community leadership development/capacity building.
