First 2025 Grassroots
Community Investment Statistics
Requested
11 Total Applications Received
Approved
7 Approved for Community Investment
First 2025 Grassroots
Community Investment Recipients
Organization: Two Row on the Grand
Project: Two Row on the Grand 2025
Approved Investment: $15,000
Organization: J.C. Hill Home & School Association
Project: Grade 8 Year-End Trip to Quebec
Project Summary: Funding to purchase print and online/electronic resources
Approved Investment: $15,000
Organization: Miss Indigenous Canada Committee
Project: Miss Indigenous Canada 2025
Approved Investment: $7,500
Organization: Emily C. General Home & School Association
Project: Grade 8 Year-End Trip to Quebec
Approved Investment: $15,000
Organization: Indian Defense League of America
Project: Fight for the Line
Approved Investment: $4,842.38
Organization: Six Nations Skating Club
Project: Six Nations Skating Club operations
Approved Investment: $15,000.00
Organization: Stars of Tomorrow Alumni
Project: Stars of Tomorrow 50th Anniversary Celebration
Approved Investment: $7,500
2025 General
Community Investment Statistics
Requested
3 Total Applications Received
Approved
3 Approved for Community Investment
2025 General
Community Investment Recipients
Organization: Six Nations Polytechnic
Project: Technology upgrades at SNP Brantford
Approved Investment: $125,698.00
Organization: Six Nations Language Commission
Project: Tentsitewatewén:nahkwe ‘We Will Pick Our Languages Back Up’
Approved Investment: $317,317.53
Organization: Grand River Employment & Training Inc. (Kayanase)
Project: Kayanase Tourism and Greenhouse Capacity Building
Approved Investment: $14,929.00
Second 2025 Grassroots
Community Investment Statistics
Requested
9 Total Applications Received
Approved
6 Approved for Community Investment
Second 2025 Grassroots
Community Investment Recipients
Organization: I.L. Thomas Home & School Association
Project: Walking/running track improvements
Project Description: Funding to repair the walking/running track back to its original size as the current track is not suitable for any track and field events.
Approved Investment: $15,000
Organization: Dylan Isaacs Memorial Basketball Tournament Committee
Project: Youth Skills Camp
Project Description: Youth Skills Camp offering youth mentorship, skills and and positive insight for wellness.
Approved Investment: $15,000
Organization: Grand River Powwow Committee
Project: 2025 Grand River Champion of Champions Powwow
Project Description: Assist with funding of portable toilets for the 2025 Grand River Champion of Champions Powwow.
Approved Investment: $15,000
Organization: Skaronhyase’ko:wa Tsyohterakentko:wa Tsi Yontaweya’tahkwa – The Everlasting Tree School
Project: Tyonnhehkwen Onkwaya’takehnhátshera Program (Nutrition Program)
Approved Investment: $15,000
Organization: Six Nations Minor Lacrosse
Project: Celebrating the Creator’s Game
Project Description: Host an outdoor lacrosse game at Chiefswood Park for the year end celebration. Assist with rentals at Chiefswood Park, catering and gifts for the players.
Approved Investment: $15,000
Organization: Oliver M. Smith School
Project: Baseball Diamond Revitalization
Approved Investment: $15,000
Third 2025 Grassroots
Community Investment Statistics
Requested
5 Total Applications Received
Approved
5 Approved for Community Investment
Third 2025 Grassroots
Community Investment Recipients
Organization: Project Skate
Project: Skate park lighting upgrade
Project Description: Upgrade the lighting at the Six Nations Skate Park. This project is done in partnership with the Six Nations Parks and Recreation department. This will improve safety and also allow skateboarders to make use of the skate park even after dark.
Approved Investment: $3,098
Organization: Tewateweyenhstha
Project: Revitalizing Mohawk Language
Project Description: To support the continuation of our Kanyen’kéha language learning group. The program began on November 10, 2024, and ran through March 30, 2025. We now seek the opportunity to extend this work so that participants can continue their learning journey.
Approved Investment: $5,800
Organization: Haudenosaunee Sports Development Group
Project: Dedwaye:na – Let’s Work Together, Help Each Other
Project Description: In partnership with Haudenosaunee Lacrosse (HL), HSDG proposes to host a gathering called Dedwaye:na: • Let’s Work Together, Help Each Other, designed for the Six Nations cultural sports community. This Lacrosse and Sports Summit will bring together community members, leaders, and knowledge holders to engage in open dialogue. Following the Summit, HSDG will collaborate with local role models and sports mentors to deliver a six-part workshop series for youth aged 11 to 14.
Approved Investment: $10,650
Organization: Six Nations Agricultural Society
Project: Six Nations Fall Fair – Kids Day & Activities
Project Description: Funding to provide age appropriate entertainment for children for the Fall Fair on Friday, September 5, 2025.
Approved Investment: $12,510
Organization: Kawenní:io/Gawęní:yo School
Project: Heat press & embroidery machine
Project Description: Seeking funding to purchase a heat press and embroidery machine to support one of our most successful annual fundraising initiatives: apparel sales featuring Haudenosaunee language and designs. These items are more than fundraising products, they serve as powerful tools for language visibility, cultural pride, and community identity. In addition, the equipment will be used to create school-branded apparel (“swag”) for staff and students.
Approved Investment: $15,000