UNESCO calls applications for the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) from 16 March to 27 May 2020. The IFCD finances initiatives that stimulate the Cultural and Creative Industries in developing countries. The Fund is known among cultural professionals around the world as a champion in the funding of innovative and dynamic projects. Over the past 10 years, the IFCD has provided more than 8 million USD to 114 projects in 58 developing countries.

Funding Amount

Maximum 100,000 USD

Eligible Projects

The IFCD invests in projects that lead to structural change through:

• 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 the public sector and civil society organizations; deemed necessary to support viable local and regional cultural industries and markets in developing countries.

Who can apply?

• 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

Additional Details

UNESCO invites public authorities/institutions and NGOs from eligible countries as well as international NGOs to submit projects that lead to sustainable development and structural change through:

• Introduction and/or elaboration of policies and strategies that have a direct impact on the creation, production, distribution of and access to a diversity of cultural goods, services, and activities;
• Reinforcement of skills in the public sector and civil society organizations to support viable local and regional cultural industries and markets in developing countries.

Call for applications open for the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (16 March-27 May 2020)

Some other useful links

• Annotated Guide
• Project Framework Form (for Microsoft Excel (2011 or later versions) or similar applications)
• Complementary Documents
• List of eligible countries