The COVID-19 pandemic has brought new challenges to the organizations on the ground supporting community well-being. Community organizations are working tirelessly to adjust their operations to respond to new challenges and address urgent local needs. To support these initiatives, Hydro One has introduced a community fund as a new way to support organizations promoting safety. Are you a registered charitable organization, municipality or Indigenous community seeking funding to support safe programming in your community in Ontario? If so, you may be eligible to apply for the new fund from Hydro One.
The Fund will support initiatives that improve safety in communities across Ontario. Organizations must adhere to the following criteria to be eligible:
- Meet Hydro One Community Investment Policy (Canadian registered charity, non-profit and non-political affiliation).
- Address one or more of their core focus areas: Improve community physical or emotional safety; Support well-being and inclusion through community programing; Stand up for cultural diversity in their communities through programs, services and funding.
- Operate in Ontario.
- Have clear objectives and a measurement plan.
- Identify community impact and specify the number of anticipated beneficiaries through the project.
Applications close on February 19th, 2021.
