The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) and Duke Energy Foundation are partnering once again to support small businesses by providing grants to local minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses. Applications are being accepted now through Tuesday,October 31, 2023.
The Duke Energy Foundation is providing $75,000 to support the NKY Small Business Grants for Minority-, Women- and Veteran-Owned Businesses which will be allocated in varying amounts ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. Funds will be awarded to small businesses with 50 employees or less that are Duke Energy customers in Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties. Funds may be used for a broad array of expenditures including, but not limited to, physical space adaptability and beautification, technology improvements, talent sourcing, job posting fees, and/or professional development training costs. Ineligible expenses include payroll, incentive pay, rent and utilities.