Thursday, May 28, 2026
Duke Energy Foundation announces first round of America250 grants to revitalize local parks
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – 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. Grant funding will support community‑led cleanups, public landscaping efforts, playground improvements and trail enhancements – helping strengthen outdoor spaces where families and individuals gather for recreation, connection and community
