The UNESCO International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) 2024 invites applications for its fifteenth session. Projects will be chosen via an open and competitive process, focusing on their capacity to deliver tangible and sustainable outcomes for creative sectors in developing countries that are signatories to the 2005 Convention.
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About the UNESCO International Fund for Cultural Diversity 2024
Through the 2024 call for applications by the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD), UNESCO reaffirms its dedication to enhancing cultural and creative industries in developing countries. These industries are essential for safeguarding and promoting cultural diversity, fostering creativity and innovation, and contributing to a more sustainable global community.
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Eligibility Criteria
Project proposals should contribute to:
- The implementation or elaboration of policies and measures that have a direct, structural impact on the creation, production, distribution, and access to a diversity of cultural goods and services;
- To strengthen capacities in public institutions and civil society organizations to support viable local and regional cultural industries and markets.
Public institutions and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from eligible countries are invited to submit their proposals, as well as international NGOs registered in countries that are Parties to the 2005 Convention.
Benefit
The UNESCO International Fund for Cultural Diversity will provide funding for innovative projects, offering up to $100,000 for implementation over a period of 12 to 24 months. Projects undergo evaluation based on their relevance, feasibility, financial management capacity, and anticipated outcomes.
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Application Procedure
Applicants interested in the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) can click here to apply
For any inquiries, contact the Secretariat of the 2005 Convention ([email protected]).
Learn more about IFCD funded projects.
For more information, visit UNESCO International Fund for Cultural Diversity