How much funding does Duke Energy Foundation Small Business Grants provide?

Duke Energy Foundation Small Business Grants provides $2,500 per grant (9 grants available, $22,500 total) in funding.

When is the deadline for Duke Energy Foundation Small Business Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Duke Energy Foundation Small Business Grants?

Geography: In Jacksonville and Onslow County.

How often is Duke Energy Foundation Small Business Grants offered?

Duke Energy Foundation Small Business Grants has 2 deadlines a year: September 1, October 18. The next deadline is expected October 18, 2026.

Duke Energy Foundation Small Business Grants

Jacksonville Onslow Economic Development Partnership Inc

Foundation Annual Small Business Grants Economic Services Grants Community Development Grants

Funding Amount

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

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Twice a year
Next expected: October 18, 2026
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines each year: September 1 · October 18

From the program guidelines: “Application Period: September 1 - October 18 (annually)”

Can we apply?

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Geography

In Jacksonville and Onslow County

Other requirements

Renovations
Equipment purchases
Technology upgrades
Inventory

Overview

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.