Indigenous Intellectual Property Program Grant — Travel stream
Travel money for your Indigenous IP-related initiatives
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- Max. $5,000
Timeline
- Unspecified
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Grant Providers
- Canadian Intellectual Property Office
- Science and Economic Development Canada
- Innovation Canada
- Government of Canada
Status
Open
Overview
You can get up to $5000/person to cover the costs of travelling, including preparation and registration fees, in Canada or abroad to participate in meetings, discussions, or negotiations related to Intellectual Property, Indigenous Knowledge, or Indigenou
Eligibility criteria
- 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; or
- Boards and Commissions.
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
Who is not eligible
- Franchises
- Private non-Indigenous companies
- Foreign companies
Eligible expenses
- Travel to WIPO sessions and events related to IP, IK, and ICEs
- Preparation work for travel
- Travel costs
- Other related fees
- Short-term and narrowly focused IP-related initiatives
- Specific research projects
- Drafting policy papers
- Travel to IP, IK, and ICE-related conferences
- Developing educational materials
- More complex or comprehensive IP-related projects
- Research activities
- Development of new tools or resources
- Engagement planning
- IP strategy planning
- Related travel expenses
Eligible projects & activities
- World Intellection Property Organization (WIPO) Travel
- Small-Scale Initiatives
- Projects
Eligible geographic areas
- 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; or
- Boards and Commissions.
Evaluation & selection criteria
- Evaluation based on alignment with program objectives
- Evaluation of potential impact of the proposed project
- Evaluation of the feasibility and clarity of the project plan
- Evaluation of the organization's capacity to carry out the project
- Evaluation of the budget and financial justification
How to apply
- Check the eligibility criteria in the IIPP Grant Program Guide.
- Fill out the appropriate grant application form (WIPO Travel Stream or Small-Scale Initiative/Project).
- Submit the completed application form before the deadline.
- Review the Program Guide for more information about the assessment process.
Additional information
- The grant funding is available to support travel, initiatives, and projects relating to intellectual property (IP), Indigenous Knowledge (IK), and Indigenous Cultural Expressions (ICEs).
- Indigenous organizations must meet the eligibility criteria as outlined in the IIPP Grant Program Guide to qualify for funding.
- The program aligns with Canada's broader commitments towards reconciliation, recognition of Indigenous rights, and the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.
- Grant recipients are selected based on the assessment process and alignment with the program's objectives.
- The program offers grants under three distinct streams: WIPO Travel, Small-Scale Initiatives, and Projects, each with specific funding limits and requirements.
- Applicants should refer to the IIPP Grant Program Guide for detailed information on applying for grants, eligibility criteria, and the application process.
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