Indigenous Intellectual Property Program Grant — Project Stream

📋 Eligible Entities - Indigenous-led organizations (primary requirement) - Organizations with demonstrated Indigenous governance or leadership structures - Registered non-profits, cooperatives, and social enterprises with Indigenous control - Indigenous businesses and enterprises - Indigenous cultural and knowledge-based organizations - Organizations must have legal status and operational capacity to manage grant funds ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: $50,000 per project - Grant Type: Non-repayable (contribution/grant, not a loan) - Matching Requirements: Not specified in program description; verify with program administrator - Funding Disbursement: Typically disbursed upon approval and completion of milestones - Currency: Canadian dollars ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Travel costs (staff, consultants, Indigenous knowledge keepers) - Research and development activities - Event planning and execution - Project management and coordination - Indigenous intellectual property documentation and protection - Consulting and professional services related to project activities - Equipment and materials directly supporting the project scope - Training and capacity-building related to the project ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Project must involve multiple types of activities (travel, R&D, events, etc.) - Applicants must demonstrate how the project supports Indigenous intellectual property development - Grant recipients must submit progress reports tied to project milestones - Funds must be used within the approved project timeline and budget - Financial documentation and receipts required for all expenses - Project outcomes and deliverables must be clearly defined at application stage - Grant may be subject to clawback if funds are misused or milestones are not achieved - Indigenous leadership and decision-making must be maintained throughout project execution - Compliance with all applicable Indigenous and federal regulations required