Call for Applications for the UNESCO International Fund for Cultural Diversity 2026 is now open (up to US$ 100,000 in funding awarded)
Closing Date: 6 May 2026
Call for Applications for the UNESCO International Fund for Cultural Diversity 2026 is now open (up to US$ 100,000 in funding awarded)
Applications are now open, Apply for funding!
UNESCO International Fund for Cultural Diversity
Through an open and competitive process, UNESCO funds innovative projects with up to US$ 100,000, implemented over a 12–24-month period. The projects are evaluated based on their relevance, feasibility, financial management capacity and expected results.
The International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) is a key instrument of international cooperation and assistance for the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (2005). Its purpose is to foster the emergence of dynamic cultural sectors in developing
countries that are Parties to the 2005 Convention, through strengthening the means to create, produce, distribute and have access to diverse cultural goods and services.
As a multi-donor fund, the IFCD promotes South-South and North-South cooperation, while contributing to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including gender equality and poverty reduction. Since 2010, the IFCD has invested US$12.6 million through 164 projects in 76 countries in support of the creative economy and to bolster inclusive and sustainable economic growth. These projects cover a wide range of areas, from the development and implementation of cultural policies, capacity-building for cultural professionals and entrepreneurs, access to new markets, to greater participation in cultural life
The 2026 UNESCO International Fund for Cultural Diversity Call for funding requests is now open!
To learn more, consult the brochure: Call for funding requests 2026
Create your account
To begin, register for access to the IFCD online platform.
Access the online application form
Once registered, complete the application form on the IFCD online platform.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible projects
The IFCD invests in projects that lead to structural change through:
The introduction and/or elaboration of policies and mesures that have a direct effect on the creation, production, distribution of and access to a diversity of cultural expressions, including cultural goods, services and activities;
The reinforcement of human and institutional capacities of public sector and civil society organizations, deemed necessary to support viable local and regional cultural industries and markets in developing countries.
Who can apply
- Public authorities and institutions from eligible countries (developing countries, Parties to the 2005 Convention).
- Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from eligible countries (developing countries, Parties to the 2005 Convention)
- International non-governmental organizations (INGOs) registered in countries Parties to the 2005 Convention
Funding amount
Maximum 100,000 USD
Implementation period
Minimum 12 months – maximum 24 months
Languages of submission
English or French
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