IFCD Call 2026 – List of Eligible Countries

The UNESCO International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) call invites projects implemented by eligible organisations from developing countries Parties to the 2005 Convention. Projects should aim to foster the emergence of a dynamic cultural sector, including the introduction of new cultural policies or strengthening cultural industries. The fund supports projects with a duration of 12 to 24 months and can provide up to $100,000 for programmes/projects.

Financial funding for eligible cultural projects (up to $100,000) over a 12–24 month period

Beneficiaries are developing economies in transition and least-developed countries that are Parties to the 2005 Convention; public authorities, institutions, NGOs, and international NGOs from eligible countries may apply for their projects.

Applications are submitted to UNESCO as part of the IFCD call process