Those who may apply for project funding are:

  • Band members of the Six Nations as registered on the Band list or recognized as band members as described under the OFNLP Trust Agreement.
  • Organizations that have Six Nations (board) Member involvement or going to demonstrate significant impact to Six Nations members.

Not Eligible for Funding

The following activities will not be eligible for funding:

  • Research (i.e. feasibility study, surveys & questionnaires)
  • Payment of individual Band Members for personal benefit (i.e. per capital monies to individual members of Six Nations or per capita distribution)
  • Individual “for profit” projects (i.e. subsidizing their business)
  • Expenses already funded by another program.
  • Projects that propose a wage, salary, honorarium or any form of remuneration to an existing board member and advisory committee member (including ex-officio members) of their organization.
  • Those projects dealing directly with children that do not complete a positive Vulnerable Sector Criminal Reference Check for all staff and volunteers. (Eligible expenses include these expenses as a budget line item). 
  • Organizations where bona fide band membership representation on their Board is in question.
  • Organizations not able to demonstrate a formal governance and accountability structure.

Should you be unsure if you are eligible please contact our office for assistance.