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AlectraCARES Community Support Program
Funding for local community organizations
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 10,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 17, 2025
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The AlectraCARES Community Support Program provides funding for local charitable, non-profit, and not-for-profit organizations in Alectra’s service territory. It supports community programs and events focused on sustainability, with average funding usually between $1,000 and $5,000 and larger amounts possible when justified.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : September 17, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community programs that support sustainability and community well-being.
- Community events that benefit customers and local communities.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Charitable organizations
- Non-profit organizations
- Not-for-profit organizations
Eligible geographic areas
- Alliston
- Aurora
- Barrie
- Beeton
- Brampton
- Bradford West Gwillimbury
- Guelph
- Hamilton
- Markham
- Mississauga
- Penetanguishene
- Richmond Hill
- Rockwood
- St. Catharines
- Thornton
- Tottenham
- Vaughan
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed in the fall.
- Applicants are notified of their funding status by the end of the year.
- Accepted charitable organizations are paid via Benevity by mid-February of the funding year.
- Other accepted organizations are paid after setup in Alectra’s payment system and submission of a valid invoice.
Additional information
- Funding is directed to local charitable, non-profit, and not-for-profit organizations.
- Alectra may also support standalone events, not only ongoing programs.
- Organizations can submit more than one application, up to three.
- Accepted charitable organizations are paid through Benevity or Alectra's payment system, depending on setup.
Frequently Asked Questions about the AlectraCARES Community Support Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the AlectraCARES Community Support Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the AlectraCARES Community Support Program?
The AlectraCARES Community Support Program provides funding for local charitable, non-profit, and not-for-profit organizations in Alectra’s service territory. It supports community programs and events focused on sustainability, with average funding usually between $1,000 and $5,000 and larger amounts possible when justified.
How much funding can be received?
AlectraCARES Community Support Program Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the AlectraCARES Community Support Program program?
To be eligible for the AlectraCARES Community Support Program program, you must:
Local charitable or non-profit organization.
Operates in Alectra’s service territory.
Project aligns with focus areas.
What expenses are eligible under AlectraCARES Community Support Program?
Community programs that support sustainability and community well-being.
Community events that benefit customers and local communities.
Where is the AlectraCARES Community Support Program available?
The AlectraCARES Community Support Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the AlectraCARES Community Support Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
AlectraCARES Community Support Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the AlectraCARES Community Support Program?
AlectraCARES Community Support Program is funded by Enersource Corporation