UN Voluntary Fund For Indigenous Peoples 2027 Travel Grants

UN Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples 2027 Travel Grants

Brief Description

The United Nations is inviting representatives and individuals from Indigenous Peoples to apply for the UN Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples 2027. This opportunity provides financial funding to enable selected participants to attend key international forum sessions in 2027. Grantees will attend either the 26th session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) from 10 to 21 May 2027 in New York, United States of America, or the 20th session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP) from 12 to 16 July 2027 in Geneva, Switzerland. If you are an advocate seeking to strengthen community policy influence at national, regional, or global levels, this grant provides the necessary logistical support to amplify your community’s voice at the UN.

Name of Host Institution

United Nations Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples

Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for funding, you must meet the following criteria:

Be an Indigenous individual or an official representative of an Indigenous Peoples’ organization.
Be actively engaged in promoting and protecting the rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Demonstrate clearly how participating will contribute to advocacy efforts on behalf of your community or organization.
Require financial support to cover your travel, accommodation, and related attendance expenses.

Note: Applications from Indigenous persons with disabilities and Indigenous 2SLGBTQ+ persons are particularly encouraged.

Benefits

In accordance with United Nations rules and procedures, selected candidates will receive:

Travel arrangements for travel to and from the session location.
A stipend to cover accommodation and related living expenses during the session.

Required Documents

When submitting your application, you must upload the following materials:

A recent curriculum vitae (CV).
A copy of your valid passport.
A letter of recommendation from the Indigenous organization, community, non-governmental, or non-profit institution you represent (there is no official template; you may use any standard format).

Deadline

November 8, 2026

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Q: What UN sessions does the UN Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples cover in 2027?

Q: Who is prioritized during the selection process?

Priority is given to applicants with a clear mandate from their Indigenous communities or organizations, demonstrated engagement in human rights issues, potential for policy impact, relevant prior advocacy experience, and demonstrated financial need.

Q: Is there a specific template required for the letter of recommendation?

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No, there is no prescribed or official template for the letter of recommendation. Applicants are free to submit a letter using any standard format from the organization or community they represent.