Key facts
- Duke Energy will receive a $61.8 million grant from the Department of Energy for coal plant upgrades.
- Uber and LISC are offering up to $750,000 in grants for health transportation in nine markets.
- Honda and the Honda USA Foundation have contributed over $15 million to 271 programs.
- Think Together awarded $30,000 to 10 high school seniors for higher education.
- Truvista Fiber donated over $112,000 to local schools and education programs.
- Populus Financial Group donated $15,000 to Junior Achievement.
- Junior Achievement volunteers taught financial literacy to 733 students at J.O. Davis Elementary School.
- MedStar Health participated in the DC Community Anchor Partnership (DCAP) program.
- The DCAP program has directed over $1.5 billion in spending to local D.C. businesses since 2017.
- Wade A. Barrow will speak at the TTLA 2026 Midyear Conference and Seminar on June 4–5, 2026.
- The 100 Black Men of DeKalb County, Inc. is offering an educational and cultural immersion experience to Ghana in 2026.
Several organizations are distributing grants and donations to support a range of community and educational initiatives. Duke Energy is set to receive a $61.8 million grant from the Department of Energy to enhance the efficiency and environmental performance of its coal plants. In the health sector, Uber and LISC have launched the Health Access Fund, which will provide up to $750,000 in grants to hospitals, health centers, and community health organizations in nine designated markets. This initiative aims to address transportation barriers for low-income patients.
Educational support is a significant focus for several entities. Think Together has awarded $3,000 each to 10 high school seniors across California, totaling $30,000, to aid their higher education pursuits. This marks the second consecutive year for these scholarships. Honda and the Honda USA Foundation have collectively donated over $15 million to 271 programs nationwide, with funding directed towards Education, Environment, Mobility, Traffic Safety, and Community Contributions. Truvista Fiber has contributed more than $112,000 to schools and educational programs for the 2025-26 school year, through monetary donations, sponsorships, and in-kind services. Populus Financial Group donated $15,000 to Junior Achievement, and its volunteers provided financial literacy education to 733 students at J.O. Davis Elementary School in Irving, Texas.
Nonprofit organizations are also expanding their reach and support. Mission Telecom, a wireless broadband provider, is broadening its nationwide assistance to schools, libraries, and other nonprofits to help bridge the digital divide and overcome federal funding challenges. MedStar Health has been recognized for its involvement in The Coalition's DC Community Anchor Partnership (DCAP), a program that has channeled over $1.5 billion in spending to local D.C. businesses since 2017, fostering economic growth. Grifols is sponsoring AlphaDetect, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding strategies for identifying Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, a condition impacting patients with liver and lung disease. The 100 Black Men of DeKalb County, Inc. has opened applications for its 2026 educational and cultural immersion program to Ghana, named in honor of Dr. Raymon Crawford, to foster leadership development and cultural understanding.
Other initiatives include a statewide fraud awareness campaign launched by New Mexico's credit unions to combat rising fraud levels. Spear Education has enhanced its membership offerings with new coaching, analytics, and implementation support to aid dental professionals. Fort Worth attorney Wade A. Barrow is scheduled to speak at the Texas Trial Lawyers Association (TTLA) 2026 Midyear Conference and Seminar on June 4–5, 2026, in The Woodlands, Texas.