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Hydro One Community Partnership Grant
Supports community resilience and safety initiatives
Latest source updateLast Update: July 11, 2026Latest change: The Hydro One Community Partnership Grant page removed the June 30, 2026 application deadline callout, the $25,000 funding cap callout, and the questions email address.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 11, 2026
Latest change: The Hydro One Community Partnership Grant page removed the June 30, 2026 application deadline callout, the $25,000 funding cap callout, and the questions email address.
Hydro One grant deadline, funding cap, and contact details updated
The Hydro One Community Partnership Grant page now shows the invitation in past tense and removes the “Apply now” callout, the June 30, 2026 application deadline callout, and the questions email address previously shown on the page. It also removes the recurring funding language that offered up to $25,000, while the page still describes the grant for Ontario municipalities and municipality-endorsed charitable organizations supporting emergency preparedness, critical infrastructure, and community well-being.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
June 30, 2026
Opened June 1, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Hydro One Community Partnership Grant supports Ontario municipalities and municipality-endorsed non-profit or registered charitable organizations working to strengthen emergency preparedness, critical infrastructure, and community well-being. It funds community-driven programs, projects, and initiatives such as backup generators, emergency response equipment, and training.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
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
- Emergency and Relief
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- General public
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Backup generators for community centres, fire halls, water treatment facilities, or emergency shelters.
- Portable or fixed emergency power units.
- Critical infrastructure hardening, including flood barriers, sump pumps, alarms, and resilience retrofits.
- Emergency response equipment, including radios, first-aid supplies, and sandbagging tools.
- Emergency planning or training for municipal staff and volunteers, community emergency notification systems, and safety lighting or power redundancy upgrades at key municipal sites.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario municipalities.
- Municipality-endorsed non-profit organizations.
- Registered charitable organizations.
Who is not eligible
- Political parties, riding associations, and candidates.
- Lobbying or advocacy organizations.
- Trade associations, Chambers of Commerce or professional organizations.
- Faith-based organizations, individuals, families, private or corporate foundations, and sports teams.
- Organizations that discriminate on prohibited grounds.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Membership fees, advocacy, or sector promotion.
- Commercial and/or third-party fundraising initiatives.
- Advertising or promotional campaigns by charities or non-profits.
Processing and Agreement
- Funding recipients are announced in fall 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Hydro One Community Partnership Grant Program
What is the Hydro One Community Partnership Grant?
Hydro One Community Partnership Grant supports Ontario municipalities and municipality-endorsed non-profit or registered charitable organizations working to strengthen emergency preparedness, critical infrastructure, and community well-being. It funds community-driven programs, projects, and initiatives such as backup generators, emergency response equipment, and training.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was June 30, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Hydro One Community Partnership Grant program?
To be eligible for the Hydro One Community Partnership Grant program, you must:
Ontario municipality
Municipality-endorsed non-profit organization or registered charitable organization
Community-driven program, project or initiative focused on emergency preparedness, critical infrastructure, or community well-being
What expenses are eligible under Hydro One Community Partnership Grant?
Backup generators for community centres, fire halls, water treatment facilities, or emergency shelters.
Portable or fixed emergency power units.
Critical infrastructure hardening, including flood barriers, sump pumps, alarms, and resilience retrofits.
Emergency response equipment, including radios, first-aid supplies, and sandbagging tools.
Emergency planning or training for municipal staff and volunteers, community emergency notification systems, and safety lighting or power redundancy upgrades at key municipal sites.
Where is the Hydro One Community Partnership Grant available?
The Hydro One Community Partnership Grant program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Hydro One Community Partnership Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Hydro One Community Partnership Grant is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Hydro One Community Partnership Grant?
Hydro One Community Partnership Grant is funded by Hydro One (H)