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Podong Indigenous Peoples Initiative 2026 Grant

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This call is open to Indigenous communities, non-profits and consortia and 1 other. Coverage is read from the notice itself: Guatemala, Panama and Tanzania and 1 other. The funder accepts early-stage applicants.

Summary

This grant funds Indigenous-led biodiversity conservation and natural resource management across Guatemala, Panama, Tanzania, and Nepal, with activities including capacity-building, policy integration, and the design of direct financing mechanisms for Indigenous peoples. It supports implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and prioritizes Indigenous women, girls, and knowledge systems in conservation.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 24 Sept 2026Accurate?

About this grant

The Podong Indigenous Peoples Initiative supports Indigenous-led conservation activities in Guatemala, Panama, Tanzania, and Nepal. Co-designed and co-led by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Indigenous leaders, and the International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity, the project implements the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples by integrating Indigenous knowledge. …

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does this grant offer?
Podong Indigenous Peoples Initiative offers CAD 14M.
When is the Podong Indigenous Peoples Initiative deadline?
Applications close 31 Oct 2026 23:59.
Who can apply for Podong Indigenous Peoples Initiative?
Eligibility covers organisations in GT, PA, TZ, NP; indigenous-community, nonprofit, consortium, community-group. The full eligibility conditions are part of the Pro detail.