UNESCO IFCD (International Fund for Cultural Diversity) announces its sixth call for funding requests, open to applications from eligible organisations in designated developing countries.

Since 2010, the IFCD has provided around USD 5.3 million in funding for 78 projects in 48 developing countries, covering a wide range of areas.

Public authorities/institutions and NGOs from developing countries that are Parties to the 2005 Convention, as well as international NGOs are all eligible to apply.

Key information:

• All applicants are to submit their applications by 15 April 2015, midnight CET to the IFCD On-line Application Platform.


• Applications from public authorities/institutions and local NGOs will undergo a pre-selection process conducted by National Commissions for UNESCO by 15 May 2015, midnight CET.

For more information on the IFCD application process, please refer to:

• Who can apply?


• How to apply?


• Application and selection procedure


• Frequently asked questions about the IFCD application process

PLEASE NOTE: there is a parallel call from UNESCO with a very similar name! It has different scope and eligibility: UNESCO International Fund for the Promotion of Culture IFPC

MAKE SURE you refer to the correct fund for your activity and status