Key facts
- Duke Energy awarded $500,000 in grants to South Carolina first responders.
- The grants will support 34 nonprofits and government agencies.
- The funding is intended to improve emergency preparedness.
- The HERO Grant Program has provided $2.5 million since 2022.
Duke Energy has awarded $500,000 in grants to 34 nonprofits and government agencies across South Carolina through its HERO Grant Program. The funding is designated to enhance emergency preparedness for first responders throughout the state. Since its inception in 2022, the HERO Grant Program has distributed a total of $2.5 million across 133 grants, providing critical support to various organizations.