If your organization is Indigenous-led, you can get a grant up to $15,000 to help fund its IP initiatives, like research projects, drafting policy papers, or developing educational materials.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for the Indigenous Intellectual Property Program (IIPP) grant, Indigenous organizations in Canada must fall under the following categories: 1. Recognized representative Indigenous bodies at the national level 2. Indian Bands/Inuit Settlements 3. District Councils/Chiefs Councils 4. Indigenous Associations/Organizations 5. Tribal Councils 6. Other Indigenous Communities 7. Indigenous Economic Institutions/Organizations/Corporations/Businesses 8. Beneficiary organizations of comprehensive land claims and/or self-government agreements with any group of Indigenous people 9. Indigenous Cultural Education Centres 10. Indigenous Co-operatives 11. Boards and Commissions For detailed eligibility criteria, refer to the IIPP Grant Program Guide.

Who is eligible

- Recognized representative Indigenous bodies at the national level - Indian Bands/Inuit Settlements - District Councils/Chiefs Councils - Indigenous Associations/Organizations - Tribal Councils - Other Indigenous Communities - Indigenous Economic Institutions/Organizations/Corporations/Businesses - Beneficiary organizations of comprehensive land claims and/or self-government agreements with any group of Indigenous people - Indigenous Cultural Education Centres - Indigenous Co-operatives - Boards and Commissions

Eligible expenses

Eligible expenses for the Indigenous Intellectual Property Program (IIPP) grant include: - Travel costs for participation in World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) sessions - Preparation work related to WIPO sessions - Fees associated with WIPO events - Research projects - Policy paper drafting - Travel to IP, Indigenous Knowledge (IK), and Indigenous Cultural Expressions (ICE) conferences - Development of educational materials - IP-related projects requiring more resources over a longer period - Development of tools or resources - Engagement planning - IP strategy planning - Related travel expenses These are the eligible expenses that can be funded through the IIPP grant.

Eligible projects & activities

The grant supports the following eligible activities: - World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Travel - Small-Scale Initiatives - Projects

How to apply

Unfortunately, no steps were provided for applying for this grant.

Additional information

- Applicants should ensure they meet the eligibility criteria as outlined in the IIPP Grant Program Guide. - Detailed program information, including application forms, can be accessed on the program website. - The deadline for the 2023–2024 grant has passed, and applicants should refer to the Program Guide for future application cycles. - Grant funding is available for three distinct streams: WIPO Travel, Small-Scale Initiatives, and Projects, each with specific funding thresholds and activities. - Successful applicants in previous years can be found in the list of grant recipients for reference. - Additional resources, such as Q&A documents and presentation materials, are available for further guidance. - For any other inquiries or clarifications about the program, applicants can contact the program administrators at IndigenousIP-PIAutochtones@ised-isde.gc.ca.

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