Duke Energy Grants Support Downtown Revitalization Efforts

The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded $190,000 in grants to South Carolina communities to support downtown revitalization efforts. Funds will be used for facade improvements, wayfinding signage, public gathering spaces, and small business incentive programs or microgrants.

Twenty-two organizations have received a grant that will help support community-led projects aimed at transforming downtowns, businesses and neighborhood centers into vibrant places to live, work and gather.

They include: City of Anderson, City of Bishopville, City of Chester, City of Clemson, City of Darlington, City of Dillon, City of Fountain Inn, City of Greenwood, City of Inman, City of Manning, City of Newberry, City of Sumter, City of Westminster, Florence Downtown Development Corporation, Laurens County Chamber Foundation, OneSpartanburg Inc. Foundation, Town of Andrews, Town of Clio, Town of Iva, Town of Lowrys, Town of Pamplico, and Town of Ware Shoals.

"Strong communities start with vibrant places where people can connect and support one another," said Tim Pearson, Duke Energy South Carolina president. "Through our Main Street revitalization grants, we're helping communities invest in the projects that matter most to them. These investments can make a meaningful difference in creating places that support residents, encourage economic growth and improve quality of life for the people who call these places home."