Grants from the Duke Energy/Piedmont Natural Gas Community College Grant Program are awarded to North Carolina community and technical colleges in Duke Energy's or Piedmont Natural Gas’ service areas. The grants are open to community colleges throughout the state for registered apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs designed for new and incumbent workers, preferably within the manufacturing industry, giving students hands-on experience and giving businesses access to a pipeline of skilled workers.
A grants committee representing the NC Department of Commerce, NC Community College System and Duke Energy will review and award the grants.
The North Carolina Community Foundation and Foundation for the Carolinas administer the program on behalf of Duke Energy. The application process varies based on which community foundation supports this program in your area. Click on your college’s name in the list below, which will direct you to the appropriate foundation to learn more about the program.
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Beaufort County Community College
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
Catawba Valley Community College
Central Carolina Community College
Central Piedmont Community College
Coastal Carolina Community College
Davidson County Community College
Durham Technical Community College
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Forsyth Technical Community College
Guilford Technical Community College
James Sprunt Community College
McDowell Technical Community College
Roanoke-Chowan Community College
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
South Piedmont Community College
Southeastern Community College
Southwestern Community College
Vance-Granville Community College
Wake Technical Community College