Social Impact Fund

We’re proud to celebrate the 2025 Social Impact Fund (the Fund) partners, an inspiring group of organizations leading innovative programs and initiatives that create lasting, positive change across Ontario. From community education to harm reduction, these projects are driving real impact. 

• 5 community-based projects
• 1 research-based project
• 2 Black-led projects
• 4 projects serving Northern or remote communities

The Fund reflects our deep commitment to social responsibility in the cannabis industry — promoting informed, responsible consumption while safeguarding youth and supporting vulnerable communities. We’re excited to champion this work and the incredible people behind it. These are our 2025 Social Impact Fund partners. 

• University of Guelph – Cannabis and Harm Reduction: A Post-Secondary Approach to Education and Supporting Student Success  
• Purple Hills Centre – From Waste to Resource: Building Ontario’s Cannabis Packaging Circular Economy  
• Students Commission of Canada – Be Blunt: Mindful Use and Open Conversations on Safe(r) Cannabis Choices 
• Institute for Sustainable Health and Social Impact – High Notes, Clear Minds 
• Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology – Cannabis and Your Career 
• Higher Being Collective – Grow With Us Mentorship Program  

We invite applicants to email the Social Responsibility team at  socialimpactfund@ocs.ca with any questions about the process and the Social Impact Fund program. Any feedback received will be used to refine our processes going forward, so details and processes are subject to change each year.