Indigenous communities, charitable organizations, and municipalities across Ontario can apply to receive $25,000 in funding.

We are thrilled to announce that for the fourth year in a row, Energizing Life Community Fund applications are now open for the 2024 season. The $25,000 funding is available to Indigenous communities, charitable organizations, and municipalities across Ontario whose work promotes physical, psychological and emotional wellbeing. By supporting and being present for the organizations that energize life for so many, we believe we can build safer and more resilient communities.

Last year, 25 recipients providing critical local services and driving positive change in their communities were selected. Autism Dog Services, a 2023 recipient, was able to train and provide service dogs to children and youth on the spectrum and help them gain independence and relieve anxiety.

“At Hydro One, we are committed to being present and giving back to the communities where we live and work. Charitable organizations and municipalities are powerful agents of local change, and we are proud to support them as they build a better and brighter future for all,” said Daniel Levitan, Vice President, Stakeholder Relations, Hydro One. “Organizations like Autism Dog Services work tirelessly to build safe and healthier communities, and we want to thank them for all that they do.”

“With support from the Energizing Life Community Fund, we’ve been able to put a group of puppies through the training program, with some of them already working as companion dogs or in scent detection. One of them, Weston, has already been successfully placed with a little boy and his family,” said Vicky Spadoni, Executive Director, Autism Dog Services. “Our training program helps match children with service dogs that will provide them with a sense of safety, companionship and independence. We are extremely grateful to Hydro One for helping more kids access this transformative opportunity.” 

For the last three years, recipients of the Energizing Life Community Fund have directly supported community safety and wellbeing including access to mental health support for farmers, city beautification through mural projects and peer-led education to combat homophobia and transphobia. To apply please visit www.HydroOne.com/EnergizingLife. Applications close on January 31, 2024. 

Learn More about some of our 2023 recipients:

• Camp Maple Leaf creates a welcoming environment for kids with similar life experiences.
  
• Live Love Louder beautified the city of Sudbury through impactful mural projects.
  
• Enliven Cancer Care enriches the lives of cancer patients and survivors through movement classes.
  
• AZA First Nation enhances community connections through the Let’s Get Active kayaking program.

Hydro One Limited, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, is Ontario’s largest electricity transmission and distribution provider with approximately 1.5 million valued customers. We are committed to the communities where we live and work through community investment, sustainability and diversity initiatives. We are designated as a Sustainable Electricity Leader™ by Electricity Canada. Hydro One is committed to directing at least 20 percent of our corporate donations and sponsorships to Indigenous communities and initiatives that benefit Indigenous communities. LEARN MORE.