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Build Strong
Community investment for safety, education, environment and well-being
Latest source updateLast Update: August 1, 2026Latest change: Build Strong now shows a February 26, 2026 application opening date, and the main program page’s visible eligibility and examples sections were reorganized.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 1, 2026
Latest change: Build Strong now shows a February 26, 2026 application opening date, and the main program page’s visible eligibility and examples sections were reorganized.
Build Strong update: intake date shifted
The Apply for funding page now shows the application window opening on February 26, 2026 instead of February 23, 2026, while still running through November 16, 2026. The Build Strong page also has a visible content reorganization, with some introductory eligibility text no longer shown in the excerpt and a new scholarship story added among the examples. The community-eligibility guidance in the Canada and U.S. community lists appears unchanged in substance, with only internal anchor links shifting. No new contact details or submission steps were added, and no funding amount or percentage change was visible.
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 25,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Build Strong is TC Energy’s community investment program for non-profits, registered charities, associations, municipalities, Indigenous groups and foundations in communities within an approximate 30-kilometre (20-mile) radius of its operations or projects. It supports first responder resources, education initiatives, environmental protection, and community well-being through equipment, training, conservation, food support, and local infrastructure.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Equipment for first responders, including PPE, tools and technology; training for first responders, including hazmat; and emergency preparedness or response
- STEM programs and equipment; trades programs and equipment; and career/job readiness programs and equipment
- Land, water and species conservation, restoration and enhancement
- Food banks/support for food purchase, meal provision programs, community infrastructure, mental wellness programs, and free local community events or celebrations
Documents Needed
- Completed application saved as a PDF
- Detailed budget breakdown specific to the funding requested of TC Energy, not the overall project budget
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profits and registered charities
- Associations
- Municipalities
- Indigenous groups
- Foundations
Who is not eligible
- Advocacy and lobby initiatives, including organizations that lobby against the energy industry
- Arts organizations (theatres, museums, orchestras, etc.)
- Endowments or organizations seeking to provide scholarships to students
- For-profit organizations
- Health-related organizations; hunting-related organizations; individuals; GoFundMe or similar campaigns; organizations that discriminate based on race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation; private schools; religious, political or special interest groups; sports, professional, recreational or minor sports teams, including golf tournaments, hockey, or other sporting tournaments
Eligible expenses
- First responder equipment such as PPE, tools, and technology
- First responder training costs
- STEM, trades, and career readiness equipment
- Food purchases and meal provision costs
- Community infrastructure items and mental wellness supplies or equipment
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Advertising, memberships, ticket sales, or lotteries
- Fundraisers
- Giveaways, awards or prizes
- Mass-mailed or non-addressed solicitation
- Capital projects
- Operating expenses, dues or memberships, including staff wages, utilities, honorariums, and rent
- Organizations seeking to purchase firearms and/or weapons, including guns, bullet proof vests, and ammunition
- Sponsorships, conferences, galas, trade shows, conventions, seminars
- Trips, tours and travel expenses
Eligible geographic areas
- TC Energy communities
- Communities within an approximate 30-kilometre (20-mile) radius of TC Energy operations or projects
Selection criteria
- TC Energy prioritizes funding to organizations that can clearly articulate anticipated community impact on their funding application and are able to timely report on impact post-funding.
How to apply
- Apply for funding using the Build Strong application form.
- Print or save your completed application as a PDF.
- If you are an Indigenous group, or your application will benefit more than 75 per cent Indigenous peoples, apply for Indigenous funding instead.
Processing and Agreement
- If you are a successful applicant, you will be required to provide impact data metrics via a reporting survey that TC Energy will send you within one year of being awarded your funds.
- The survey will be sent by email to the primary contact in your initial application.
- The survey will ask you to finalize the anticipated data provided in your original application.
- You must report on all activities that took place from the grant date.
Additional information
- Support may also be provided through in-kind donations of equipment or resources owned by TC Energy, including furniture, vehicles, computers and employee time.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Build Strong Program
What is the Build Strong?
Build Strong is TC Energy’s community investment program for non-profits, registered charities, associations, municipalities, Indigenous groups and foundations in communities within an approximate 30-kilometre (20-mile) radius of its operations or projects. It supports first responder resources, education initiatives, environmental protection, and community well-being through equipment, training, conservation, food support, and local infrastructure.
How much funding can be received?
Build Strong Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Build Strong program?
To be eligible for the Build Strong program, you must:
Be located in communities within an approximate 30-kilometre (20-mile) radius of TC Energy’s operations or projects
Align with one of TC Energy’s focus areas
Address a gap or need in the community that will allow the community to thrive
What expenses are eligible under Build Strong?
Equipment for first responders, including PPE, tools and technology; training for first responders, including hazmat; and emergency preparedness or response
STEM programs and equipment; trades programs and equipment; and career/job readiness programs and equipment
Land, water and species conservation, restoration and enhancement
Food banks/support for food purchase, meal provision programs, community infrastructure, mental wellness programs, and free local community events or celebrations
Who can I contact for more information about the Build Strong?
You can contact TransCanada Corporation by email at build_strong@tcenergy.com.
Where is the Build Strong available?
The Build Strong program is available across Canada.
Who are the financial supporters of the Build Strong?
Build Strong is funded by TransCanada Corporation