Hydro One is accepting applications now for the next round of grants, with a deadline of February 29, 2008. "We are proud to support community efforts to expand safe, healthy play facilities for children in Ontario," said Laura Formusa, Hydro One President and CEO.

"The PowerPlay program is one of the many ways Hydro One can invest in the well-being of the communities in which we live and work." "This contribution from Hydro One will help significantly in making this project a reality which will provide an opportunity for fun and fitness for our children," said Mayor Larry O'Brien. The PowerPlay program, launched in August 2007, is open to municipalities and registered charities in Hydro One-served communities. The program offers grants up to $25,000. This includes new facilities and renovation of existing facilities that are open and accessible to the community at large. Additional funding may be available where energy efficiency measures are incorporated into the project. <<
Hydro One PowerPlay Grants for Projects in Ontario

Recipient: City of Ottawa
Project: A project to install a water source at the Vernon Community
Outdoor Rink to alleviate the reliance on trucking in water
to service the rink.
Funding: $5,000

Recipient: City of Ottawa, Kiwanis Club of Orleans
Project: The purchase of an accessible Sway Fun glider for the
Kiwanis Adventure Playground.
Funding: $11,479

Recipient: North Crosby Recreation Committee, Township of Rideau Lakes
Project: Construction of a multi-season activities surface in
Shillington Park.
Funding: $10,000

Recipient: Town of Carleton Place
Project: Arena revitalization project to replace the rink boards and
benches that are reaching their end of life.
Funding: $10,000

Recipient: City of Clarence-Rockland
Project: Construction of a fitness facility in the Clarence-Rockland
Recreational and Cultural Complex as part of the "Building
the Heart of Our Community" project.
Funding: $25,000

Recipient: Rotary Club of Huntsville
Project: Construction of a skateboard park in the Huntsville Rotary
Youth Park.
Funding: $10,000

Recipient: Town of South Bruce Peninsula
Project: Construction of the Allenford Playground in a community that
is experiencing an influx of young families.
Funding: $10,000

Recipient: Township of Georgian Bay
Project: Construction of new and safe playground equipment at Stewart
Lake Beach.
Funding: $10,000