Local groups receive development grants from Duke Energy

Duke Energy has awarded grants to two local economic development organizations as part of its 2025 Partnership Program.

According to the power company, the grants are meant to boost growth and job creation in south-central Indiana.

The Jackson County Industrial Development Corporation has received a $5,000 grant to support the organizations attendance at several site consultant events this year. The Brown County Redevelopment Commission received $5,000 to support the commission’s regional efforts by funding an application to the U.S. Economic Development Administration for an Economic Development District designation.

Also receiving grants were Owen and Lawrence counties as well as Bloomington.

The Partnership Program funds marketing and strategic efforts to attract new jobs and investment to Indiana. The funds can be used to support a wide array of marketing initiatives, including trade show attendance, website redesign, promotional materials, and presentations or tours to introduce prospective companies and site selectors to a community.