Duke Energy has awarded a $10,000 grant to the Catalytic Fund of Northern Kentucky to restore a historic storefront in Covington, which will be used to spur economic development opportunities for the community.
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Duke Energy doles out $10k in funding to Gateway Foundation, other local nonprofits
The Duke Energy Foundation granted the Gateway Community & Technical College Foundation a $10,000 grant as part of the nonprofit’s 40-year anniversary celebration. In addition to Gateway, two Cincinnati-based nonprofits with operations in Northern Kentucky—the Adopt A Class Foundation and United Way of Greater Cincinnati—were granted $10,000. “Gateway Community and Technical College is grateful for […]
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2024 NKY Small Business Grants program now accepting applications
Applications are now open for the 2024 NKY Small Business Grants program, which is geared toward supporting minority, women and veteran-owned small businesses in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties. The Duke Energy Foundation and Covington-based innovation hub Blue North have each contributed $25,000, bringing this year’s total fund to $50,000. These funds will be allocated in varying amounts […]
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Duke Energy Foundation awards money to 11 small businesses in NKY
Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday, dedicated to supporting small businesses that keep communities vibrant. The Duke Energy Foundation has partnered with the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce to award $75,000 in grants to 11 small businesses in Northern Kentucky. The Small Business Assistance grant program was first developed in 2020 to help small businesses survive […]
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Local foundations partner to offer grants for minority, women and veteran-owned small businesses
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and the Duke Energy Foundation are partnering to support small businesses by providing grants to local minority, women and veteran-owned businesses. The Duke Energy Foundation is providing $75,000 to support the grants, which will be allocated in varying amounts ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. Funds will be awarded to […]
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Two Covington buildings receive grant funding to support redevelopment
Throughout its 11-year history, the Duke Energy Urban Revitalization Grant Program has aided countless developers in transforming iconic buildings in Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati. On Friday, Duke Energy announced its latest round of funding, $250,000 in Urban Revitalization grants for eight projects across the Greater Cincinnati area, including $55,000 for two projects in Covington. These […]
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Gateway awarded grant for lineworker program
Gateway Community and Technical College received a $25,000 grant from Duke Energy Foundation to support its 16-week lineworker training program. The technical college, located in Florence, is home to the only 16-week lineworker training program in the Commonwealth, according to a press release from Gateway. The certificate allows students to enter the field as line […]
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Three Campbell County Businesses Selected for NKY Small Business Grants
Kathy McDonald and Shane Coffey, owners of Galactic Fried Chicken in Dayton. (photo by Phil Armstrong, Fort Thomas Matters.) Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing our content for free. Any amount helps. Click […]
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Tallant Music Studio in Fort Thomas Receives NKY Small Business Recovery Grant
Fort Thomas business owner and music instructor Caileen Tallant opened her new music studio in July. (Img: FTM File) Editor’s Note: A Fort Thomas business owner is one of the 17 recipients of this grant. Former Slater Music Academy Instructor Caileen Tallant opened Tallant Music Studio in the former “NKY Framed” location in the Central Business […]
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Duke Energy Foundation, NKY Chamber Create Small Business Recovery Grants for Minority-, Women- and Veteran-owned Businesses
Grants to provide aid to minority-, women- and veteran-owned small businesses in Northern Kentucky Amy Spiller, Duke Energy Foundation (Img: Duke Energy) The devastating impact of the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) pandemic has been felt nationwide, and the Northern Kentucky region is no exception. Now, as the economy continues re-opening, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce […]
