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Duke Energy Foundation launches America250 grant opportunity for nonprofits in six states
In honor of America's upcoming 250th anniversary, the Duke Energy Foundation is inviting qualified nonprofits in North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Florida to apply for America250 grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000. The enterprise request for proposals (RFP) opens Jan. 12 and will fund projects that demonstrate local impact and alignment with spirit of the Foundation's America250 core themes, including:
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