Indigenous Biocultural Exchange Fund

The Indigenous Biocultural Exchange Fund (IBEX Fund) administered by the Global Learning Programs Division and supported by The Christensen Fund supports indigenous peoples and local communities to have a voice in the policies and forums that concern biocultural diversity at a global level. The IBEX Fund will help to defray the costs of attending a global biocultural event/exchange or meeting that has international significance, impacts the applicant’s home territory or region, and takes place between February and May 2014. Maximum of $5,000.00 awarded funding (flexibility based on budget submission). Award recipients are chosen by a competitive selection process. 

Eligibility Requirements: The applicant must be Indigenous or a member of a local traditional community. Additional preference will be given to: women, youth and first time travelers. Funding is not available for those applying to an academic program.

For additional information, please send questions to Vanessa Sayajon at IBEX@iie.org