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Free, Prior and Informed Consent Grant

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This call is open to non-profits, registered charities and Indigenous communities and 2 others. Funding is a grant. Coverage is read from the notice itself: any country. The funder accepts early-stage applicants.

Summary

This grant supports Indigenous Peoples' rights to free, prior, and informed consent in decisions affecting their territories, lands, and resources. It funds work to ensure Indigenous communities have meaningful voice and control over land and resource governance.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 4 Aug 2026Accurate?

About this grant

This grant supports Indigenous Peoples' ability to exercise free, prior and informed consent in matters affecting their territories and natural resources. It funds advocacy, governance strengthening, and rights-protection initiatives led by or directly benefiting Indigenous communities, with particular focus on defending lands against extractive industries and major infrastructure projects. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, Indigenous communities and organisations, community groups, and social enterprises working globally. Work must advance Indigenous self-determination and demonstrate meaningful engagement with or representation of the communities involved. Grants are available to organisations at any stage of development.

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Key requirements

  • ✓Work must advance Indigenous Peoples' rights to free, prior, and informed consent
  • ✓Focus on decisions affecting Indigenous territories, lands, or resources
  • ✓Alignment with Land is Life's mission on Indigenous rights and governance

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Free, Prior and Informed Consent?
Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL; nonprofit, charity, indigenous-community, community-group, social-enterprise.

About this sector

Environmental justice funding supports communities most exposed to pollution and climate harm, with an emphasis on local leadership. It is offered by public programmes and foundations, often as grants to community organisations and partnerships. Calls typically ask how residents are involved in decisions and how benefits stay in the community.