Program Areas

Program Areas

The Duke Endowment seeks to fulfill the visionary genius and innovative legacy of James Buchanan Duke, one of the great industrialists and philanthropists of the 20th century.

Our work in North Carolina and South Carolina focuses on four program areas: Child and Family Well-Being, Health Care, Higher Education and Rural Church. We work through community partners and organizations to identify where grant funding can make an effective and lasting impact.

By spotlighting specific efforts and insights in this section, we hope to shed light on our mission and foster learning and collaboration in the field.

    Helping Low-Income Families Access Support

    To help low-income families access more than $2.6 billion in unclaimed work supports (such as tax credits, public benefits, and student financial aid), The Duke Endowment awarded more than...

    Providing Innovative Services for Seniors

    In North Carolina and South Carolina, the number of people aged 65 and older is growing rapidly, and experts predict the upward trend will continue. The dramatic increase will present new...

    Strengthening Small and Rural Hospitals

    Small hospitals that provide key medical services to rural residents—in some cases, to those who might not have access to any other health care providers—face increasing financial...

    Promoting Healthy Hospital Campuses

    Hospitals make up one of the largest industries in North Carolina and South Carolina, with more than 272,000 employees. They are cornerstones of healthy communities, and healthy living...

    Expanding Palliative and Hospice Care Programs

    Palliative and hospice care help support patients and families as they navigate difficult decisions, focusing on caring for the whole person, rather than only medical needs. To promote...

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Areas of Work

  • Prevention and early intervention for at-risk children

    To equip children and families with skills to ensure that children reach developmental milestones to lead successful lives.

  • Out-of-home care for youth

    To drive child welfare systems toward greater accountability for child well-being.

  • Quality and safety of health care

    Improving the quality and safety of health care delivery

  • Access to health care

    Improving health by increasing access to comprehensive care

  • Prevention

    Expanding programs to promote health and prevent disease

  • Academic excellence

    Enhancing academic excellence through program and campus development

  • Educational access and success

    Increasing educational access and supporting a learning environment that promotes achievement

  • Campus and community engagement

    Promoting a culture of service, collaboration and engagement among schools and communities

  • Rural church development

    Building the infrastructure and capacity of United Methodist churches to enhance ministry and mission

  • Clergy leadership

    Strengthening United Methodist churches by improving the quality and effectiveness of church leadership

  • Congregational outreach

    Engaging United Methodist congregations in programs that serve their communities