Three Local Economic Development Organizations Receive Duke Energy Grants

The funding is aimed at spurring new jobs and investment in Indiana communities.

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(Plainfield, Ind.) – Duke Energy is awarding more than $125,000 in grants to 26 local and regional economic development organizations to spur new jobs and investment in Indiana communities.

The grant dollars are funded through Duke Energy’s Partnership Program to support marketing campaigns and promotional materials, website development and upgrades, conference and tradeshow registrations and continuing education.

Local grant recipients include:

• The City of Batesville - $5,000
• I-74 Business Corridor - $5,000
• One Dearborn - $5,000

“We believe that when our communities thrive, we thrive,” said Erin Schneider, managing director of Midwest economic development for Duke Energy. “That’s why we work hand in hand with local and regional economic development organizations to bring new jobs and capital investment to the communities we serve, and our Partnership Program is one example of that.”

Since the Partnership Program was established in 2017, Duke Energy has contributed more than $700,000 in grant funding to organizations that are helping create vibrant economies in Indiana.

To qualify for program consideration, each applicant submitted a plan that would have a direct impact on their community’s economic growth. These awards help local and regional economic development organizations fund marketing and strategic efforts in the communities they serve. Amounts varied depending on the size and scope of the project.