For anyone who is struggling to pay for hydro, heating, internet or a phone.
Programs that lower your energy, internet or phone bills, or help when you are behind on them.
We found 15. Open deadlines come first, nearest first. After that, places people say worked move up. When a deadline passes, that place moves to the bottom of this page, so you can still ask them about the next round.
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You likely qualify if: Household income of $62,000 or less; Over 65, 60 to 64 on GIS, or on disability benefits;...
Deadline November 2, 2026in 24 daysAdd to calendar
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
$200
You likely qualify if: Member of a non-profit co-op for 1 year or more; Household income $62,000 or less; A senior,...
Deadline November 2, 2026in 24 daysAdd to calendar
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
Up to $780
You likely qualify if: Behind on your electricity or gas bill and may be cut off; Low after-tax household income for...
Call 1-877-632-2727Send to someone who needs thisChecked on September 30, 2026
You likely qualify if: Live in Ontario; Meet the Low Income Cut-off (LICO); 1 computer per person, 2 per household a...
Call 1-866-206-0008Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
$113 a month
You likely qualify if: Ontario households with lower income; Income limits are by household size; Ontario Works or...
Apply any time.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
You likely qualify if: Own property in Toronto; Cannot pay tax due to poverty or sickness.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
You likely qualify if: Have a TPL library card; Hotspot: no home internet, live in Toronto; Hotspot: one per household.
Call 416-397-5981Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
You likely qualify if: Live in North York; Low income; At risk of losing your home.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-244-0480Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 9, 2026
You likely qualify if: You own, rent or have an interest in the property; Fire, damage, demolition or long repairs;...
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
You likely qualify if: Low-income family getting the CCB; Or low-income senior getting the GIS; Must get an...
Call 1-833-206-0599Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
You likely qualify if: Enbridge Gas account in your name; Home heated by a gas furnace or boiler; 1 person: income...
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
You likely qualify if: Live in Ontario, own or rent your home; Primary or secondary utility account holder; 1...
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
Up to $1,488
You likely qualify if: Live in Ontario; Low to moderate income; File a tax return each year.
Next payment October 9, 2026todayAdd to calendar
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 1-877-627-6645Send to someone who needs thisChecked on September 30, 2026
You likely qualify if: Live in Toronto; Low income; Not on Ontario Works or ODSP.
Call 647-727-8988Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
Up to $1,600 a year
You likely qualify if: Get Ontario Works, ODSP or Emergency Assistance; Homeless, facing eviction or behind on rent...
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-397-5550Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
Not on this list? Call 2-1-1 or text 2-1-1, any time, in more than 150 languages. It is free, and real people answer. 211ontario.ca
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