Government of Canada is currently accepting applications for its Indigenous Intellectual Property Program Grant 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Government of Canada - Indigenous Intellectual Property Program Grant
The Indigenous Intellectual Property Program grant is a funding program designed to offer Indigenous Peoples additional support to understand and access Canada's Intellectual Property (IP) system.
Benefits of Government of Canada - Indigenous Intellectual Property Program Grant
- There is a total of $150,000 in non-repayable grants available for 2026-2027 fiscal year.
Government of Canada - Indigenous Intellectual Property Program Grant Requirements
Your Indigenous organization is eligible to apply if it belongs to any of the following:
- 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).
Additional eligibility notes:
- Indigenous-led: All proposals must be led by an eligible Indigenous organization(s) and focus on benefits for Indigenous Peoples.
- Sub-contracting: Eligible organizations may sub-contract with an organization that is not itself eligible to apply.
- Groups: A group of organizations may apply under a joint or shared application.
The IIPP grant cannot directly fund:
- Public institutions not owned or operated by an Indigenous person(s);
- Organizations with an Indigenous focus that do not have official Indigenous connections and are not owned, operated, or represented by Indigenous Peoples;
- Organizations based outside of Canada;
- Individuals not affiliated with an eligible Indigenous organization.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
26 August, 2026
Opportunity Application
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Government of Canada - Indigenous Intellectual Property Program Grant
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