UN Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples 2026

📝 About UN Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples

The United Nations Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples invites applications from Indigenous Peoples' representatives to participate in:

• The 25th session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
• The 19th session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Opportunity Details:

• Date Published: October 01, 2025
• Application Deadline: October 31, 2025
• Category: Partial, Persons with Disabilities
• Opportunity Location: United States
• Sponsor Organisation: United Nations

🎁 Benefits of UN Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples

Selected applicants will receive support for:

• Travel costs
• Accommodation
• Related expenses

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Indigenous individuals and representatives of Indigenous organizations who:

• Are actively engaged in promoting and protecting Indigenous rights.
• Can demonstrate how their participation will contribute to advocacy efforts for their communities.
• Require financial support to cover travel, accommodation, and related expenses.

📅 Application Date and Process

Required Documents:

Applicants must upload the following:

• Their latest curriculum vitae
• A copy of their passport
• A letter of nomination or recommendation by the executive of their Indigenous organization or community

⏰ Application Deadline

31 October, 2025

🌐 Application Portal

For more details, visit the UN Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples.
To apply, complete the application form here.

• Travel cost, accommodation and related expenses will be supported.