Indigenous Intellectual Property Program (IIPP) Grant
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Eligibility & Details
What this program funds and who can apply
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, Indigenous knowledge, or Indigenous cultural expressions
- Individuals not affiliated with an eligible Indigenous organization are NOT eligible
- Organizations based outside of Canada are NOT eligible
Quick Assessment
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.
Program Scorecard
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How to Win
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Insider TipApply under the stream that matches your activity scale and make sure your project clearly ties to IP or Indigenous knowledge and cultural expression protection.
Application Playbook
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Deadline Notes
Applications for the 2026-27 grants must be received no later than 11:59 pm Pacific Time on August 26, 2026. Funding can only be used for expenses incurred after a Funding Agreement is signed. The program has run an annual application round each fiscal year since 2021-22.
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Funding Stack Strategy
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Clawback Risk
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