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The UNESCO International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) provides grants to support innovative projects that strengthen the cultural and creative industries in developing countries. It aims to promote sustainable cultural development, empower local creators, and improve access to cultural goods and services.
🎓 Benefits:
Recipients of the grant receive:
- Financial support of up to $100,000 USD per project
- Capacity-building and technical assistance
- International visibility through UNESCO’s global platform
- Access to a network of cultural professionals and policymakers
✅ Eligibility:
Applicants must:
- Be a public institution, non-governmental organization (NGO), or cultural enterprise
- Be based in a country that is a party to the UNESCO 2005 Convention
- Submit projects that promote cultural diversity, creativity, and sustainable development
- Demonstrate clear project objectives, expected results, and impact
- Provide co-funding or in-kind support (strongly encouraged)
🗓 Deadlines and Timeline:
Applications typically open early in the year, with deadlines around May–June. Final selection results are announced in the last quarter.
📝 Application Process:
- Register and apply through the UNESCO online application platform
- Submit detailed project proposal, budget plan, and supporting documents
- Applications undergo technical review and evaluation by an international panel
- Final grants are awarded based on merit and alignment with IFCD objectives
🔗 Official link:
For more details and to apply, visit:
👉 UNESCO IFCD Grants
🌍 Category: Cultural Development, Creative Industries, Capacity Building, Innovation