Community investment

Hydro One Community Partnership Grant 

As municipalities face growing pressure from extreme weather and evolving energy needs, we remain dedicated to supporting community resilience and safety.

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Congratulations to the 2026 recipients 

The following municipalities will each receive up to $25,000 in funding towards initiatives that strengthen local emergency preparedness, critical infrastructure and community well-being.

Town of Amherstburg
Township of Black River-Matheson
Town of Caledon (Caledon Community Services)
Township of Cavan Monaghan (Fire Services)
Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley
Local Services Board of Foleyet
Town of Georgina
Township of Georgian Bay
Haldimand County
Township of Ignace
City of Kawartha Lakes (Fire Rescue Services)
Township of Mattice - Val Côté
Town of Moosonee
Municipality of Neebing (Emergency Services)
Township of Nipissing (Fire Services)
Norfolk County
County of Northumberland
Municipality of Oliver Paipoonge
Township of Oro-Medonte
Town of Pelham
Town of Penetanguishene
County of Peterborough
Township of Puslinch
Township of Ramara
Town of Rainy River
Township of Schreiber
Township of Seguin
Municipality of Shuniah (Fire & Emergency Services)
Municipality of Sioux Lookout
Town of Smiths Falls
Municipality of Thames Centre

Funding criteria

Organizations must meet the following criteria:

  • Are an Ontario municipality, a municipality-endorsed non-profit or registered charitable organization
  • Seeking funding for a community-driven program, project or initiative focused on strengthening emergency preparedness, critical infrastructure or community well-being.

Examples of eligible projects

  • Backup generators for community centres, fire halls, water treatment facilities or emergency shelters 
  • Portable or fixed emergency power units  
  • Critical infrastructure hardening (flood barriers, sump pumps, alarms, resilience retrofits)  
  • Emergency response equipment, including radios, first-aid supplies, and sandbagging tools, aid supplies or sandbagging  
  • Warming/cooling centre readiness upgrades
  • Emergency planning or training for municipal staff and volunteers
  • Community emergency notification systems
  • Safety lighting or power redundancy upgrades at key municipal sites
  • And other local priority projects and initiatives

Examples of non-eligible projects and organizations

  • Political parties, riding associations and candidates
  • Lobbying or advocacy organizations
  • Trade associations, Chambers of Commerce or professional organizations
  • Funding cannot support membership fees, advocacy or sector promotion
  • Faith-based organizations
  • Individuals or families
  • Commercial and/or third-party fundraising initiatives
  • Private or corporate foundations
  • Sports teams
  • Advertising or promotional campaigns by charities or non-profits
  • Organizations that discriminate on prohibited grounds
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Community investment

As the demand for electricity grows across Ontario, we’re investing in local energy talent, communities and Indigenous partnerships as we build a better and brighter future, together.

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Hydro One Indigenous Partnership Grant

Open to all First Nations and Métis communities and organizations across Ontario, this year‑round grant supports initiatives that strengthen cultural, social, environmental and economic well-being.

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