The Duke Energy Foundation has invested $190,000 in downtown revitalization projects across South Carolina.
Twenty-two government entities and organizations received grants from the foundation’s Main Street Revitalization Program, launched in August. The funding will support projects that strengthen downtown districts, neighborhood centers and commercial corridors.
“Strong communities start with vibrant places where people can connect and support one another,” said Tim Pearson, president of Duke Energy South Carolina.
In the Upstate, the city of Anderson received a $10,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation. Anderson will use the funding to install new trailhead wayfinding signage at Linley Park to direct visitors to the city’s Recreation Center.
“We recently completed the Whitner Creek Greenway connection from the Recreation Center to the revitalized park, giving residents and visitors more opportunities to walk and enjoy the outdoors,” said Anderson Assistant City Manager Andrew Strickland. “This sign will help people find their way and feel welcome exploring the trail.”
Other Upstate grant recipients include:
- Town of Iva, $10,000
- City of Fountain Inn, $10,000
- Town of Ware Shoals, $5,000
- City of Greenwood, $10,000
- Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Foundation, $5,000
- City of Westminster, $7,500
- City of Clemson, $10,000
- City of Inman, $10,000
- OneSpartanburg Inc. Foundation, $10,000
For the full list of grant recipients, visit duke-energy.com/-/media/PDFs/external/Main-Street-Revitalization-Grant-Fact-Sheet.pdf.
