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Published: 28 Mar 2025 2,277 views
Its purpose is to foster the emergence of dynamic cultural sectors in developing countries that are Parties to the 2005 Convention, through strengthening the means to create, produce, distribute and have access to diverse cultural goods and services. As a multi-donor fund, the IFCD promotes South-South and North-South cooperation, while contributing to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including gender equality and poverty reduction.
Through an open and competitive process, UNESCO fund innovative projects with up to US$ 100,000, implemented over a 12–24-month period. The projects are evaluated based on their relevance, feasibility, financial management capacity and expected results.
| Application Deadline | 27 May 2025 |
| Type | Entrepreneurs |
| Sponsor | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) |
| Gender | Men and Women |
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
Eligible projects
The IFCD invests in projects that lead to structural change through:
The introduction and/or elaboration of policies and mesures 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.
Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027
For more details, visit UNESCO webpage
