Indigenous Intellectual Property Program Grant — Small scale initiative stream

Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Canadian Intellectual Property Office

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Grants for small-scale Indigenous IP-related activities

Funding

Up to $15,000

Deadline

Mar 31, 2025

Status

Closed

What Is This Program?

If your organization is Indigenous-led, you can get a grant up to $15,000 to help fund its IP initiatives, like research projects, drafting policy papers, or developing educational materials.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Non-repayable grants of up to $15,000 for Indigenous organizations to undertake short-term, narrowly focused initiatives related to understanding, accessing, and using Canada's Intellectual Property system, and protecting Indigenous knowledge and cultural expressions. This includes activities for education, awareness, and capacity building, and obtaining expert advice.

Who Is Eligible?

Business Size: small, medium, large

Region: Canada

Demographics: Indigenous Peoples, First Nations, Inuit, Métis

Other Criteria: Indigenous-led organization, Focus on intellectual property (IP), Indigenous knowledge (IK), and/or Indigenous cultural expressions (ICEs), Eligible organization types include: First Nations, Inuit, or Métis governments and organizations; Bands; Tribal Councils; Indigenous self-government entities; local, regional or national Indigenous organizations; Registered charities or not-for-profit Indigenous-controlled organizations; Incorporated for-profit Indigenous-controlled organizations (including corporations); Indigenous-controlled unincorporated organizations (including sole proprietorships or partnerships)