The Indigenous People's Assistance Facility (IPAF) is based on the principle of Indigenous Peoples' self-determined development within the framework of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
The sixth IPAF cycle focuses on advancing indigenous peoples' conservation and sustainable management of biodiversity for adaptation and resilience to climate change.
During this cycle, IPAF will fund 30 small projects designed by indigenous peoples, building on their culture, knowledge, natural resources, and human rights. Small grants of US$ 20,000 to US$ 70,000 will support these projects and will be co-managed by partner organizations in Asia and the Pacific, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean.
Before you apply make sure that you read the following documents:
- Application form
- Call for proposals
- Guidelines for completing the application
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Quick steps for the online application
The Facility invites applications from Indigenous Peoples' communities and their organizations. Priority will be given to proposals with a strong focus on gender mainstreaming, women's empowerment, youth and indigenous people with disabilities.
The deadline for applications is Tuesday 27 September 23:59 (CEST). We highly suggest that applicants avoid submitting their applications at the last minute.
With thanks to our partners from Sida and The David and Lucile Packard Foundation for their support.
