[APWW-Meet] Indigenous Peoples Assistance Facility

["Martinez, Luz Maria " <lmmartinez@mc.edu.ph>]

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Subject: Indigenous Peoples Assistance Facility

From: annewalker@iwtc.org

Indigenous Peoples Assistance Facility

2008 Call for grant applications from indigenous peoples' organizations
and their communities

The Indigenous Peoples Assistance Facility invites applications from
indigenous peoples' organizations and communities, as well as
organizations that work with them, for grants to fund projects,
innovative approaches and partnerships that promote the development of
indigenous peoples and help them fulfil their aspirations.

Grants range from US$10,000 to US$30,000. Applicants must meet specific
requirements and their proposals should respond to the needs of
indigenous peoples in any of IFAD's Member States.

E-mail and mail your applications to IFAD. The closing date for
applications is 30 June 2008. IFAD will not accept applications after
that date.

A panel made up primarily of indigenous members will work closely with
IFAD staff to review proposals and make final recommendations on grant
awards. The panel will review grant proposals on the basis of project
relevance, feasibility and institutional capacity and make final
recommendations on awards.

Activities likely to be considered for funding will build on indigenous
culture, identity, knowledge, natural resources, intellectual property
and human rights. Projects should improve indigenous peoples' access to
decision-making processes, empower indigenous peoples to find solutions
to the challenges they face and promote collaboration in the public and
private sectors.

Over the years IFAD has learned that entrusting direct management of
resources and funds to indigenous communities and their institutions is
an effective way to build capacity, self-determined development and
ownership of programmes and projects.

To apply for a grant, read the call for proposal, the guideline for
completing the application form and complete the application form.
www.ifad.org/english/indigenous/grants/s/index.htm
Source: Ifad

Contact information
Ms Antonella Cordone
Coordinator for Indigenous and Tribal Issues
Policy Division
International Fund for Agricultural Development, IFAD
Via Paolo Di Dono, 44
00142 Rome, Italy
Email: indigenouspeoples@ifad.org
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