TC Energy’s Social Impact Program - Build Strong Grant

TC Energy’s Build Strong program supports vital organizations in communities near its operations. By providing grants, scholarships, and in-kind support, the program aims to enhance safety, education, environmental protection, and community well-being. Eligible applicants include non-profits and community groups addressing local needs. Ineligible activities include operational expenses and for-profit endeavors. The program prioritizes projects demonstrating measurable community impact, fostering a collaborative relationship between TC Energy and local stakeholders.

Our social impact program, Build Strong, invests in organizations that are vital to our communities and crucial for our business. Whether we are providing grants, awarding scholarships to future energy problem solvers, or providing in-kind support, our goal is to help build mutually beneficial relationships that address our biggest social challenges, while building strong communities.
Build Strong donates to non-profits, registered charities, associations, municipalities, Indigenous groups and foundations that:

Eligibility

non-profits, registered charities, associations, municipalities, Indigenous groups and foundationsWe consider investment opportunities from communities within an approximate 30-kilometre (20-mile) radius of our operations or projects, that:Align with one of our focus areasAddress a gap or need in the community that will allow the community to thriveCreate shared value and prosperity between our communities and our businessPromote equity and equalityOffer engagement opportunities for our employeesDemonstrate measurable impact

Ineligibility

Operating expenses, dues or memberships (includes staff wages, utilities, honorariums, rent, etc.). If your initiative requires the employment of a subject matter expert, total funding allocated to this expert's salary cannot exceed 30% of the total funding requested.Sponsorships, conferences, galas, trade shows, conventions, seminarsAgricultural initiativesGiveaways or prizesFor-profit organizationsPrivate schoolsOrganizations that discriminate based on race, religion, gender, or sexual orientationIndividuals, GoFundMe or similar campaignsReligious, political or special interest groupsAdvocacy and lobby initiatives – including organizations that lobby against the energy industrySports, professional, recreational or minor sports teams (including golf tournaments, hockey, or other sporting tournaments)Infrastructure Projects or Capital ProjectsPlaygrounds for schools or public spacesTrips, tours and travel expensesFundraisersAdvertising, memberships, ticket sales, or lotteriesMass-mailed or non-addressed solicitationHealth-related organizationsArts organizations (theatres, museums, orchestras, etc.)Organizations seeking to purchase firearms and/or weapons (guns, bullet proof vests, ammunition, etc.)Endowments or organizations seeking to provide scholarships to students