Funding Amount

$2,500 per grant (9 grants available, $22,500 total)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Duke Energy Foundation Small Business Grants

Funder: Duke Energy Foundation

Geographic Scope: Jacksonville and Onslow County, North Carolina

Focus Areas: Small business expansion, technology upgrades, downtown storefronts, retail shops, and restaurants

Award Details:

  • 9 microgrants of $2,500 each available

  • Total funding: $22,500

  • Distributed through JOEDP Community Business Loan Fund
  • Eligible Uses:

  • Renovations

  • Equipment purchases

  • Technology upgrades

  • Inventory

  • Other assets that expand business ability to attract customers and grow revenue
  • Eligibility:

  • Small businesses in Jacksonville and Onslow County

  • Open to all business types (retail, restaurants, etc.)
  • Contact Information:

  • Email: CBLF@JOEDNC.com

  • Address: 421 Court Street, Jacksonville, NC 28540

  • Phone: 910-330-6329

  • Website: joednc.com
  • Background: The Duke Energy Foundation announced $700,000 in new funding for small businesses across North Carolina in partnership with 20 community development organizations. JOED received $25,000 to distribute through their Community Business Loan Fund.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Application Period: September 1 - October 18 (annually)

    How to Apply:
    1. Contact CBLF@JOEDNC.com to request application
    2. Download application from JOED website (joednc.com)
    3. Complete and submit application by October 18 deadline

    Award Announcement: Grant award celebration held in November (2024 celebration was November 14th at 9:30 a.m. at JOED office, "The Depot")

    Required Materials: Not specified in available documentation

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    small-businesseseconomic-servicescommunity-development

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