The Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $250,000 in grant funds to the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina to spur new jobs and investment in North Carolina communities. Grant dollars will be used to support EDPNC’s efforts to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for all North Carolinians through collaboration with state, regional, local and private-sector partners in new business recruitment, existing employer support, international trade and export assistance, small business startup counseling, and tourism promotion.