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Indigenous Intellectual Property Program (IIPP) Grant
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
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Individual grants of up to $6,000 (WIPO Travel), $15,000...
Applications for the 2026-27 grants must be received no later than 11:59 pm P...
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Indigenous Intellectual Property Program (IIPP) Grant provides up to Individual grants of up to $6,000 (WIPO Travel), $15,000 (Small-Scale Initiatives) and $50,000 (Projects). Non-repayable federal grants for Indigenous organizations to protect intellectual property, Indigenous knowledge, and cultural expressions through travel, small initiatives, and project streams. Applications for the 2026-27 grants must be received no later than 11:59 pm Pacific Time on August 26, 2026..
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Program Description
Non-repayable federal grants for Indigenous organizations to protect intellectual property, Indigenous knowledge, and cultural expressions through travel, small initiatives, and project streams.
Eligibility Requirements
- First Nations, Inuit, or Métis governments and organizations, Bands, Tribal Council, Indigenous self-government entities, local, regional or national Indigenous organization
- Registered charity or not-for-profit Indigenous-controlled organization
- Incorporated for-profit Indigenous-controlled organization (including corporations)
- Indigenous-controlled unincorporated organizations (including sole proprietorships or partnerships)
- All proposals must be led by an eligible Indigenous organization(s) and focus on benefits for Indigenous Peoples
- Projects or activities must focus on intellectual property AND have a connection to the protection of Indigenous knowledge and Indigenous cultural expressions
- Proposals about places and locations with no link to IP (sacred sites, migration routes), or about preserving/creating Indigenous knowledge and cultural expressions with no link to protection through IP or other means, cannot be funded
- WIPO Travel stream applicants must be Accredited Observers to the intended WIPO meeting, or partner with an organization that is an Accredited Observer
- Eligible organizations may sub-contract with an organization that is not itself eligible to apply
- A group of organizations may apply under a joint or shared application
- Continued eligibility is conditional on completing requirements, including reports, for previous IIPP grants and for any ISED grants or contributions received in the last 5 years
- Individuals not affiliated with an eligible Indigenous organization are NOT eligible
- Organizations based outside of Canada are NOT eligible
- Public institutions not owned or operated by Indigenous person(s), and organizations with an Indigenous focus but no official Indigenous connections, are NOT eligible
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Competition
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Funding Details
- Amount
- Individual grants of up to $6,000 (WIPO Travel), $15,000 (Small-Scale Initiatives) and $50,000 (Projects).
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Federal
- Deadline
- Applications for the 2026-27 grants must be received no later than 11:59 pm Pacific Time on August 26, 2026.
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Application Steps
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Read the 2026-27 Program Guide Review the Program Guide to confirm eligibility (section 5), subject-matter fit, and the merit criteria used to score applications. It sets out who can apply, which activities and expenditures are eligible, and the 100-point assessment rubric.
Required Documents 3
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Eligible Expenses 10
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Can a for-profit Indigenous business apply, or only non-profits?
Both. Incorporated for-profit Indigenous-controlled organizations and Indigenous-controlled unincorporated organizations, including sole proprietorships and partnerships, are eligible alongside First Nations, Inuit and Métis governments, Bands and Indigenous charities and not-for-profits.
What is the deadline for the 2026-27 round?
Applications must be received no later than 11:59 pm Pacific Time on August 26, 2026. The round opened June 1, 2026.
How much can each stream award?
WIPO Travel awards up to $6,000 (one traveller per trip, per applicant), Small-Scale Initiatives up to $15,000, and Projects up to $50,000. A total of $150,000 in non-repayable grants is available across all streams each fiscal year.
When does the money actually arrive?
ISED pays 100% of the grant by direct deposit within 30 calendar days of the Funding Agreement being signed. For the 2026-27 round that falls in February–March 2027, so plan your activities for after March 31, 2027.
How are applications scored?
A panel scores Impact, Need and Feasibility out of 100 points and each category must reach 50% to qualify. A third stage weighs diversity and inclusion factors such as gender, region, peoples represented, age and disability before the Minister of Industry decides.
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