Duke Energy grants $326,500 to boost Florida's economy
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 30, 2026 / PRNewswire / -- Twenty-seven organizations that are strengthening the workforce, supporting business growth and fostering economic development in Florida just received a collective $326,500 from Duke Energy and the Duke Energy Foundation. From nonprofits to government entities, these grant recipients will use the funds to promote careers in emerging industries, attract high-potential companies and/or make it easier to do business in the state. Our view "Every day, more and more people are making beautiful, sunny Florida their home," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president. "By supporting strategic research, planning and investment, we're helping ensure the state's economy keeps up with this rapid growth and that it remains competitive both nationally and globally. Ultimately, our goal is to allow Floridians to continue pursuing promising opportunities, provide for themselves and their families and prosper now and into the future." High-impact investments Examples of how the grants will be used include: Positive response All grant recipients Statewide ($35,000) North Florida ($104,000) Central Florida ($67,500) Greater Tampa Bay Area ($120,000) Duke Energy Foundation The Duke Energy Foundation provides nearly $30 million annually in philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers...
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