The Indigenous Biocultural Exchange (IBEX) Fund provides financial assistance to an individual to attend global biocultural events/exchanges or meetings of international significance which impacts the applicant’s 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.
IBEX is now accepting applications for events/exchanges falling between Oct. 15, 2017 and Feb. 28, 2018. Applicants must be Indigenous or members of local, traditional communities. Additional preference will be given to women, youth (18+) and first-time travelers. The deadline for applications is Aug. 27, 2017.
https://www.iie.org/ibexapply