Applications are open for the UN Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples 2027 - OHCHR grants helping Indigenous representatives attend key UN sessions on Indigenous rights with travel arrangements and a stipend for accommodation and related costs.
Supported meetings: 26th UNPFII (10 - 21 May 2027, New York) and 20th EMRIP (12 - 16 July 2027, Geneva). Deadline: 8 November 2026, 23:59 Geneva time.
This Opportunity Station guide is original copy based on official OHCHR Voluntary Fund materials. It is not a reprint of any third-party blog.
Quick Facts - UN Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples 2027
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Administrator | OHCHR (UN Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples) |
| Support | Travel arrangement + stipend (accommodation & related expenses) |
| UNPFII 26 | 10 - 21 May 2027, New York, USA |
| EMRIP 20 | 12 - 16 July 2027, Geneva, Switzerland |
| Who | Indigenous individuals / representatives of Indigenous Peoples’ organizations |
| Deadline | 8 November 2026, 23:59 Geneva time |
| Apply | OHCHR survey form (English) |
Benefits
- UN travel arrangements for selected Indigenous representatives
- Stipend to cover accommodation and related expenses (per UN rules and procedures)
- Opportunity to engage directly with UNPFII and/or EMRIP on Indigenous rights issues
- Platform to bring community priorities to international advocacy spaces
Eligibility
- Indigenous individuals and representatives of Indigenous Peoples’ organizations
- Actively engaged in promoting and protecting Indigenous Peoples’ rights
- Can show how participation will support advocacy for their communities/organizations
- Require financial support for travel, accommodation, and related costs
- Applications from Indigenous persons with disabilities and Indigenous 2SLGBTQ+ persons particularly encouraged
Selection Criteria
- Representation: clear mandate from community or organization
- Relevance: engagement on Indigenous human rights / the selected mechanism
- Impact: potential to strengthen advocacy and policy influence
- Preparedness: prior advocacy, consultations, caucuses, submissions, or community initiatives
- Need: financial need and lack of alternative funding
Required Documents
- Recent curriculum vitae (CV)
- Copy of passport
- Letter of recommendation from the Indigenous organization, community, NGO, or non-profit you represent (no fixed template)
How to Apply
- Review the Fund on the official OHCHR page and call for applications.
- Complete the online form in your language:
- Upload CV, passport copy, and recommendation letter; explain financial need.
- Submit by 8 November 2026, 23:59 Geneva time.
Contact: ohchr-indigenousfunds@un.org
Official Links
UN Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples (OHCHR)
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FAQs - UN Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples 2027
When is the deadline?
8 November 2026 at 23:59 Geneva time.
What does the Fund cover?
Travel arrangements and a stipend for accommodation and related expenses for selected Indigenous representatives attending UNPFII and/or EMRIP, per UN rules.
Who can apply?
Indigenous individuals and representatives of Indigenous Peoples’ organizations actively working on Indigenous rights who need financial support to attend.
Where do I apply?
Via the official OHCHR survey form (also available in Spanish and French).
