Indigenous Movement
INDIGENOUS LED FUNDS PROGRAM
The Indigenous Led Funds (ILF) program at IFIP is part of our commitment to advance Indigenous Peoples’ self-determination, leadership, and equitable access to philanthropic resources. Indigenous Led Funds are grantmaking and resourcing mechanisms that are by, for, and with Indigenous Peoples—guided by Indigenous worldviews, values, and governance systems—and prioritize community decision-making, accountability to Indigenous communities, and long-term movement building.
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Why It Matters
Indigenous Peoples, constituting 6.2% of the world's population, continue to grapple with severe underrepresentation and underfunding across philanthropy. Despite concerted efforts to promote diversity and equity, Indigenous communities remain marginalized within the philanthropic ecosystem. This inequity is illustrated in the fact that Indigenous Peoples only receive 5% of global human rights funding. In response to this urgent need for systemic change, the Indigenous-Led Funds emerges as a timely and imperative initiative. As Indigenous Peoples assert their rights and lead the way in crafting holistic solutions, the philanthropic community must heed their calls for justice and solidarity, ensuring greater recognition and support for Indigenous-led initiatives worldwide.
Our Work
Through convenings, peer-to-peer learning, research, and advocacy, the ILF program supports Indigenous-led funds to strengthen governance, deepen impact, expand visibility, and influence shifts in the philanthropic ecosystem.
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