UNESCO IFCD Grant 2026

The UNESCO International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) Grant 2026 provides funding to projects that strengthen cultural ecosystems in developing countries. It supports initiatives in cultural policy, creative industries, and institutional capacity with a focus on long-term structural impact. The grant offers up to USD 100,000 over 12–24 months and is open to eligible public institutions, NGOs and INGOs from countries that are parties to the 2005 Convention on Cultural Diversity, with online application.

Financial support up to USD 100,000, potential for global recognition, and funding to strengthen cultural policy, creative industries and institutional capacity.

Eligible applicants include public institutions from developing countries, NGOs and international NGOs from countries that are parties to the 2005 Convention on Cultural Diversity.

Submit an online application via UNESCO platform.