Applications are now open for the 2026 Ayni Fund Call for Proposals, an initiative of the International Indigenous Women\u2019s Forum aimed at supporting Indigenous Women-led organizations, groups, and networks working to advance the rights, leadership, and well-being of Indigenous Women and their communities.\n<\/p>\n
The Ayni Fund goes beyond traditional grant-making by combining financial support with technical accompaniment, mentorship, and organizational strengthening to help Indigenous Women-led initiatives create lasting community impact. Applications are open from June 1 to June 30, 2026.\n<\/p>\n
About the Ayni Fund<\/p>\n
Named after the Indigenous concept of reciprocity, equality, and justice, the Ayni Fund supports economic, environmental, social, and cultural development projects led by Indigenous Women across the world. The fund seeks to strengthen Indigenous Women\u2019s leadership while promoting collective rights, community resilience, and sustainable development.\n<\/p>\n
Why it Matters<\/p>\n
Indigenous Women play a critical role in protecting cultural heritage, advancing environmental stewardship, defending community rights, and promoting sustainable development. However, many Indigenous Women-led organizations face challenges accessing funding and institutional support.\n<\/p>\n
The Ayni Fund addresses this gap by providing both financial resources and capacity-building support, helping Indigenous Women-led organizations strengthen their communities, expand their impact, and advance collective rights at local, national, and regional levels.<\/p>\n
Who Can Apply?<\/p>\n
Eligible applicants include:\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Indigenous Women\u2019s organizations, groups, associations, networks, and collectives\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Indigenous Women-led organizations that have not previously received support from the Ayni Fund\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Community-based, local, national, and regional Indigenous Women-led initiatives\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Mixed organizations where at least 50% of leadership and key decision-making positions are held by Indigenous Women<\/p>\n
Organizations must be legally registered or work through an eligible fiscal sponsor if they do not have formal registration.\n<\/p>\n
Priority Areas<\/p>\n
Projects should focus on one of the following themes:\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Economic empowerment of Indigenous Women\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Access to land and territorial resources\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Climate change resilience and disaster risk reduction<\/p>\n
\u2022 Prevention and elimination of violence against Indigenous Women and Girls\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Political participation and advocacy\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Holistic health, well-being, and care\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Indigenous wisdom, art, culture, and sports\n<\/p>\n
Benefits<\/p>\n
Successful applicants will receive:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Financial grants to implement their initiatives\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Technical guidance and mentorship throughout project implementation\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Organizational strengthening support\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Access to tools, resources, and ongoing accompaniment from FIMI\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Opportunities to strengthen community impact and Indigenous Women\u2019s leadership<\/p>\n
Application Deadline<\/p>\n