Indigenous Biocultural Exchange Fund

Type: 
Funding
Organization: 
Indigenous Biocultural Exchange Fund
Description: 

Deadline Passed 08/15/2019. Deadline Unknown for 2020. The Indigenous Biocultural Exchange Fund (IBEX) offers opportunities to attend a global biocultural event/exchange or a meeting of international significance which impacts the applicants' home territory or region. This fund supports indigenous peoples and local communities to have a voice in the policies and forums that concern biocultural diversity at a global level. 

Category: 
environmentalism, biodiversity, biocultural, social justice, community activism, environmental justice, global networks, international, indigenous
Funding Amount: 
Maximum of $5000 awarded funding (flexibility on budget submission).
Matching Funds: 
No.
Eligibility: 
The Applicant must be Indigenous or a member of local traditional community, Additional preference will be given to: women, youth (18+) and first time travelers, Funding is not available for those applying to an academic program.
Contact Information: 
Questions may be directed to: IBEX@iie.org