Description:
The International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) is one of the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions’ key instruments of international cooperation and assistance. Its purpose is to foster the emergence of dynamic cultural sectors in developing countries Parties to the Convention, through strengthening the means to create, produce, distribute and have access to diverse cultural goods and services. Since 2010, the IFCD has provided more than US$ 7 million in funding for 105 projects in over 50 developing countries.
Funding amount and Implementation period
Selected projects will receive a maximum 100,000 USD in funding and will be Implemented between 12 and 24 months.
Eligible projects
The UNESCO International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) invests in projects that lead to structural change through: To be the first to see latest opportunities, please follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.
- the introduction and/or elaboration of policies and strategies 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.
Eligible Applicants
- 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.
Application instructions:
Prepare the Application form:
- Download and review the Call for Funding;
- Download and review the Annotated Guide;
- Download, save and complete the Project Framework (for Microsoft Excel (2011 or later versions) or similar applications);
- Gather digital copies of all Complementary Documents that are required for your application.
Complete the Application Form:
- All the project proposals for the UNESCO International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) must be submitted through the online Application Form.
- Create your account at https://en.unesco.org/creativity/applicant/register;
- Log in at https://en.unesco.org/creativity/user and complete the online Application Form. During this process, you can save your application and come back later, using your login and password;
- Upload the Project Framework and Complementary Documents in the dedicated fields;
- Before finalizing your application, ensure that all fields have been completed and accept the Terms and Conditions;
- Date, sign and click on the ‘SUBMIT’ button to finalize your application.