Economic Development Trust announces $780,000 for 2023 applicants

January 31.

Police say a number of electronic devices were seized from the residence in addition to $10,000 worth of illegal cannabis.

Tips were received by the National Centre for Missing and Exploited

Children that the accused allegedly uploaded images of child pornography to his social media account. Police said the social media account was connected to a Brantford address.

Police examined the seized devices and identified files containing images and videos of children between the ages of 2-12 years old being sexually assaulted.

The accused is facing charges of making child pornography, making child pornography available, possession of child pornography and possession of the purpose of distribution - illicit cannabis. He is also facing previous charges of mischief and assault.

The Six Nations of the Grand River Economic Development Trust is giving away an additional $780,000 in funding for community investments in 2023.

The announcement came on Tuesday via a press release that noted it is a surplus that was not previously allocated as part of the first 2023 call for EDT (Economic Development Trust) applications.

Applications will be released tomorrow (Wed. Feb. 15) on the trust’s Website at www.sixnationsedt.ca.

The final application deadline is Mar.16 4 p.m.

“The EDT is pleased to be in a position to offer a second call for 2023 applications and hopes to see

EVERYONE WELCOME!

eligible community organizations and groups take advantage of this additional round,” said Alaina VanEvery, Chair of the Economic Development Trust. “Post-pandemic, it is imperative we strengthen our community in many ways; if your organization or group can fulfill community needs, please apply and allow these community dollars to help you facilitate growth within Six Nations.”

Those who were successful in obtaining funding in the first call for 2023 applications are not eligible to re-apply. Applicants are encouraged to take advantage of the pre-screening process, which allows applications to be reviewed prior to the final deadline to ensure that all sections are completed, and all proper documentation is included to give applicants the greatest chance of success.

The pre-screening is available until Mar. 10 at 4 p.m.

Applicant presentations will take place via Zoom on Mar. 27.

All successful applicants will be notified on Mar. 30.

Since 2016, the EDT has invested over $16 million into the Six Nations community.

EDT funding come from annual distributions of surplus profits from the Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation project revenue.

The Economic Development Trust (EDT) is the mechanism in which surplus profits generated by Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation (SNGRDC) are invested into the Six Nations Community “for the collective benefit of its members,” the Trust noted in a press release sent out late Tuesday evening.

The model of distribution was a result of the

2011 community engagement study “We Gather Our Voices”.

The EDT said it will continue to invest in the Six Nations Community in future years through yearly distributions made possible by SNGRDC.

Economic Development Trustees include Alaina VanEvery (Chair), Hilary Visheau, Reva Bomberry, Myka Burning and Andrew Joseph.

SNGRDC manages Six Nations’ economic interests in 20 renewable energy projects and numerous economic development opportunities in and around the Six Nations territory. SNGRDC’s current green energy portfolio is capable of producing over 1300 MW of renewable energy through its direct or indirect involvement in seven solar and 13 wind projects.