Six Nations Group (formerly Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation) announced that $500,279 will be re-invested into twelve community organizations through the Six Nations of the Grand River Economic Development Trust (EDT) on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
The following organizations were approved for funding by the Six Nations Group (SNG) EDT Committee on June 3, 2026:
Grassroots Recipients (smaller volunteer organizations without a Board of Directors, permanent staff, or audited financial statements. Can apply for a maximum of $15,000.):
- Emily C. General Home & School Association will receive $10,000 for their Grade 7/8 Year-End Trip to Niagara Falls
- I.L. Thomas Elementary Grade 8 Graduation Committee will receive $6,530 for their Grade 8 Graduation Ceremony and Trip
- J.C. Hill Home & School will receive $3,000 for their Grade 8 Graduation
- Miles to Go Cancer Support Group will receive $5,070 for their “Taking Care of our Own: Cancer Journey Supports” project
- H.M. Royal Chapel of the Mohawk Chapel Committee will receive $6,780 for their 1710 Royal Concert
- The Ohsweken Genealogy Society will receive $1,500 for their “Reuniting of Relatives You Never Knew You Had” Genealogy Event
- The Six Nations Fall Fair Powwow Committee will receive $7,500 for the 2026 Fall Fair Powwow
- The Indian Defense League of America will receive $3,000 for their “Fight for the Line” initiative
General Recipients (larger organizations with audited financial statements, permanent employees, and a Board of Directors.):
- Six Nations Polytechnic will receive $142,000 for audio/visual and technology upgrades
- Kayanase will receive $10,000 for the Kayanase Tourism and Greenhouse Capacity Building Project
- The Six Nations Language Commission will receive $280,599 for their “Shé:kon Iakwawennenhá:wi ‘We Still Carry Our Language’” project
- The Woodland Cultural Centre will receive $27,000 for their “Six Nations Beyond the Mush Hole” project
The EDT is the mechanism by which surplus profits generated by Six Nations Group are re-invested into the Six Nations community through an application-based process. Funding applications are reviewed and evaluated by the SNG Board of Directors’ EDT Committee to determine successful recipients. Since 2016, the EDT has re-invested approximately $29.38 million into community initiatives across Six Nations.
“The Economic Development Trust demonstrates how business success can create lasting benefits for our community,” said Rachel Martin, Chair of the SNG Board of Directors. “Through investments in education, culture, language, recreation, and community wellbeing, the EDT helps build a stronger future for Six Nations. As Six Nations Group continues to grow, we remain committed to expanding that impact.”
