Apply for funding

Through an open and competitive process, we 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.

The 2025 Call for Applications is now open!

The sixteenth call for applications of the IFCD will remain open from 19 March to 21 May 2025.

To learn more, consult the brochure: Call for Applications 2025

Create your account

To begin, register for access to the IFCD online platform.

Access the online application form

Once registered, complete the application form on the IFCD online platform.

Eligibility Criteria

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.

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

Funding amount

Maximum 100,000 USD

Implementation period

Minimum 12 months - maximum 24 months

Languages of submission

English or French

Frequently asked questions

Results of the last application cycle