UNESCO / International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) Worldwide
2026
Information
The International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) provides project funding to support the protection and promotion of cultural diversity. It supports projects and events that promote cultural expression diversity, improve infrastructure and resources, strengthen existing cultural industries and foster new cultural directions. Member countries of the Convention may submit proposals for funding, with a maximum of four proposals per country (two from government bodies and two from non-governmental organizations). Applications must be submitted online via the IFCD applicant platform.
Benefits
Financial support for eligible projects and events related to cultural diversity
Eligibility
Applicants must be from countries that are members of the Convention; each member country may submit up to four proposals (up to two from public authorities and up to two from non-governmental organizations).
Application
Download IFCD call documents and project framework, complete the project framework, gather required complementary documents, register on the UNESCO IFCD applicant portal, access the online application form and submit via the portal.
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