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