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Ahead of Earth Day, Duke Energy Foundation announces first round of America250 grants to revitalize local parks and green spaces
The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded 32 grants totaling more than $250,000 to local nonprofit organizations working to revitalize parks, playgrounds and shared green spaces across North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Florida.
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