Hydro One opens grant applications for indigenous-owned businesses, including manufacturers
by CM Staff
MTS Native Services, a design, printing, and finishing company and recipient of the grant, utilized the funding to upgrade its technology and improve its services for customers.
Brandi Bomberry, Production Manager at MTS (CNW Group/Hydro One Inc.)
TORONTO 8mdash; On Oct. 3, Hydro One and Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) opened applications for the Hydro One Indigenous Entrepreneurship Grant in support of Indigenous-owned businesses across Ontario. Last year, the Hydro One Indigenous Entrepreneurship Grant supported 28 Indigenous-owned businesses as they worked hard to recover from the impacts of the pandemic. MTS Native Services, a design, printing, and finishing company and recipient of the grant, utilized the funding to upgrade its technology and improve its services for customers.
“As a 2021 grant recipient, we were able to purchase a new automatic trimmer, significantly speeding up the printing process and allowing us to service more customers than ever before,” said Monica Staats, Owner and Manager, MTS Native Services.
“CCAB takes pride in our partnerships that support Indigenous businesses, and we are once again pleased to partner with Hydro One and their grant program in support of Ontario-based Indigenous businesses,” said Tabatha Bull, President & CEO, Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business. “As Hydro One continues their journey toward reconciliation, they are demonstrating leadership in Indigenous relations and a commitment to prosperity in Indigenous communities.”
Based on the eligibility criteria, Hydro One and CCAB select eight businesses to receive a $7,500 grant and 20 businesses to receive a $2,500 grant. All recipients also receive a CCAB membership. Indigenous-owned businesses are invited to review the eligibility criteria and apply for the Hydro One Indigenous Entrepreneurship Grant at www.HydroOne.com/CCABgrants. Applications are open until October 31, 2022.
