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By Alex Murray Writer Grassroots volunteering is an important part of life for the Six Nations community. Volunteer organizations fill many needs, which is why the Six Nations of the Grand River Economic Development Trust (EDT) regularly approves funding for volunteer organizations and initiatives. The EDT recently approved $42,000 in funding to support four local grassroots volunteer organizations and initiatives on Six Nations in 2026. The four grassroots organizations were selected during a meeting of the Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation (SNGRDC)\u2019s Economic Development Trust Committee on March 4, 2026. \u201cSupporting grassroots initiatives is one of the most meaningful ways we can give back, and we\u2019re proud that SNGRDC\u2019s success allows us to continue investing in the people, programs, and organizations that make the Six Nations community… <\/p>\n

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By Alex Murray Writer Grassroots volunteering is an important part of life for the Six Nations community. Volunteer organizations fill many needs, which is why the Six Nations of the Grand River Economic Development Trust (EDT) regularly approves funding for volunteer organizations and initiatives. The EDT recently approved $42,000 in funding to support four local grassroots volunteer organizations and initiatives on Six Nations in 2026. The four grassroots organizations were selected during a meeting of the Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation (SNGRDC)\u2019s Economic Development Trust Committee on March 4, 2026. \u201cSupporting grassroots initiatives is one of the most meaningful ways we can give back, and we\u2019re proud that SNGRDC\u2019s success allows us to continue investing in the people, programs, and organizations that make the Six Nations community... <\/p>\n

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