The applicant to the Fund should be an active member or leader or an indigenous organization, institution or community; or from an advocate organization working on Indigenous Peoples’ rights and concerns.  

The applicant shall fill-up the IPRI Application Form on Request for Assistance which is available in English, Spanish and French.

In case the applicant is not the beneficiary, he/she shall ensure that the target beneficiary is fully aware of this application for assistance, and have given their permission/consent to the person or organization submitting the application. If possible, the written permission/consent is attached to the application.

The applicant shall ensure complete and accurate information required in the application form in order for the request to be considered and processed.

The applicant is also required to submit fact sheet for the case being requested for assistance. The Fact Sheet Form is included in this Guide. The fact sheet and the application form shall be duly signed by the victim, a representative and/or leader of the organization/ community.

Incomplete or inaccurate data provided may result to delay or rejection of the application.