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Our grant team works with nonprofits seeking grants to identify the best fit for them.

Before you apply for a grant, we encourage you to reach out to the appropriate staff member based on your program area.

Sharon DeMark, Program Officer
Sharon DeMark, Program Officer

Contact Sharon for these program areas:

Arts/Humanities
Older Adults
Legal Services

Email

651.325.4262

 More about Sharon
Kedar Hickman, Program Officer
Kedar Hickman, Program Officer

Contact Kedar for these program areas:

Workforce Development
General Human Services
Community Building

Email

651.325.4211

 More about Kedar
Cheniqua Johnson, Program Officer
Cheniqua Johnson, Program Officer

Contact Cheniqua for these program areas:

Health
Civic Engagement

Email

651.325.4213

 More about Cheniqua
Tiffany Kong, Director of Community Impact
Tiffany Kong, Director of Community Impact

Contact Tiffany for these program areas:

Youth Development
E-16 Education
Management Improvement Fund

Email

651.325.4268

 More about Tiffany
Carrie Jo Short, Senior Director of Community Impact
Carrie Jo Short, Senior Director of Community Impact

Contact Carrie Jo for these program areas:

Business Development
Economic Development
Katherine B. Andersen Fund

Email

651.325.4261

 More about Carrie Jo
Gina Suarez Reyes, Program Officer
Gina Suarez Reyes, Program Officer

Contact Gina for these program areas:

Parenting/Family Support
Disabilities
Food/Nutrition

Email

651.325.4220

 More about Gina
Arbadella Williams, Community Sharing Fund Program Manager
Arbadella Williams, Community Sharing Fund Program Manager

Contact Arbadella for these program areas:

Community Sharing Fund

Email

 Community Sharing Fund
Derek Taylor, Community Initiatives Program Manager
Derek Taylor, Community Initiatives Program Manager

Contact Derek for these program areas:

J. C. and L. A. Duke Employees’ Assistance Fund

Email

 Duke Employees' Assistance Fund
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