- Eligible nonprofits may apply for a
The application process is open now through
"We're proud to partner with emergency management teams, first responders and nonprofits to strengthen local communities in a way that will reduce the impacts of climate challenges, both present and future," said
To qualify for grant funding consideration, organizations must meet the criteria outlined here. Nonprofits and governmental agencies must register in the online grant system by
Grant applications may include, but are not limited to, projects that focus on:
- Heightened collaboration across agencies, sectors and communities in local disaster preparedness and response.
- Organized and innovative planning initiatives for local communities to prepare for natural disasters and extreme weather.
- Local storm preparedness trainings, materials, kits, and other community engagement and education initiatives.
- Emergency communication tools for natural disaster scenarios.
- Specialized training for first responders for natural disaster scenarios.
- Improved outcomes for low-income and under-resourced communities experiencing natural disasters and extreme weather.
- Equipment necessary for severe weather rescues to preserve human life.
This is a long-standing priority of the Foundation, which has awarded nearly
"The preparedness grant we received last year from the
"The 2022 Duke Energy Emergency Preparedness Grant has been instrumental in allowing
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