UNESCO International Fund for Cultural Diversity 2026

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UNESCO is launching the 17th call for applications to International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD). This call welcomes projects aimed at fostering the emergence of dynamic cultural and creative sectors in developing countries, in alignment with the objectives of the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions.

Established under the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, IFCD is a voluntary multi-donor fund which supports the emergence of dynamic cultural sectors in developing countries.

The proposed projects should contribute to:

  • The implementation and/or elaboration of policies and measures that have a direct, structural impact on the creation, production, distribution and access to a diversity of cultural goods and services, and/or
  • The strengthening of capacities in public institutions and civil society organisations to support viable local and regional cultural industries and markets.

Eligibility

Public institutions and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) from eligible countries, as well as international NGOs registered in one of the States Parties to the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, are invited to submit their proposals.

The fund

The maximum funding amount is 100,000 USD, and project implementation should be between 12 and 24 months.

UNESCO International Fund for Cultural Diversity 2026 application guidelines

Deadline: 6 May 2026

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