Press Release
June 20, 2024
The Akwesasne Community Fund Review Team, on behalf of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA), is pleased to announce that applications to receive funding from the Akwesasne Community Fund are now available. Council has set aside a portion of the revenue received from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation to support various initiatives that might not otherwise receive government funding. The funding that’s been set aside is referred to as the Akwesasne Community Fund.
A total of $300,000 is available for distribution in the 2024-25 fiscal year.
The Akwesasne Community Fund guidelines and application forms may be picked up at MCA Admin. 1 (the “A-frame”), which is located at 12 Akwesasne Street in the District of Kana:takon. They can also be filled out via the downloadable application package at the bottom of this page.
Deadline to apply is Thursday, July 18 at 2 p.m.
It is best to find out if you are in Good Standing with MCA prior to submitting an application. To find out how to do so, or for further information concerning the Akwesasne Community Fund guidelines, criteria, or application form please contact:
Kristy Lauzon—Special Projects Officer
MCA Administration 1 Building
12 Akwesasne Street
Akwesasne, Quebec H0M 1A0
613-575-2250 ext. 2121
kristy.lauzon@akwesasne.ca
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