The funding process is proposal-based, in which community members, organizations and/or other eligible entities will submit an application for a new initiative that will increase the quality of life for community members, as a collective, and promote sustainability. All other sources of private, community, and government funding must be explored before applying to the CIF. CIF funding may only be provided where no other source of funding is available.
Initiatives selected by the CIF Oversight and Review Committee may be partially funded by Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services.
The purpose of the CIF is to stimulate Kahnawà:ke’s social economy and improve the quality of life for Kahnawa’kehró:non collectively, by investing in the community through engagement, motivation, empowerment and support.
Inspiration is drawn from the principles and values defined in the Shared Vision Statement in pursuit of creating a strong, healthy Kanien’kehá:ka identity and prosperous community.
The CIF is intended to support initiatives that have a socio-economic focus specifically in areas that have been identified as important (Identified through community consultation reports and strategic plans) by Kahnawa’kehró:non. Initiatives must benefit community as a collective and demonstrate how they will address one or more of the following areas:
Eligible Recipients
Eligible beneficiaries include but are not limited to:
A member, or members, of an eligible group or organization, may be required to sign the Funding Agreement on behalf of their entire group or organization and will be personally liable for all of he obligations undertaken.
Students
Funding for students is on hold. The CIF would like to take time to consult further with students and community to determine the greatest needs.
The following items will NOT be entitled to funding under the CIF:
This list is not exhaustive and the final decision rests with the Oversight and Review Committee.
The objective is to improve educational outcomes through curriculum and co-curricular enhancements, student support services and increased literacy.
With emphasis on initiatives that promote:
The Fund’s objective is to work toward fulfilling the community’s Shared Vision, which states that in 2029, Kanien’kéha is the main language in our community and Kaianere’kó:wa is our guiding principle.:
With emphasis on initiatives that promote:
The objective is to increase the potential for people to be healthy in mind, body and spirit and to assist with healing and rehabilitation.
With emphasis on initiatives that promote:
The objective is to increase the socio-economic success of our community for an improved quality of life in terms of better infrastructure, services, jobs and security.
With emphasis on initiatives that promote:
Further consideration will be given to proposals that:
The application is on hold until further notice.
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