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Every year, the International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC) supports an extensive range of projects advancing free, independent and pluralistic media in developing countries, countries in transition, and countries in conflict and post-conflict situations worldwide.

We encourage local media organizations to present projects seeking to expand opportunities for free, independent and pluralistic media.

Every year, a call for proposals is issued. The proposals are selected in line with UNESCO¡¯s strategic programmatic approach in each country. Ideally, they are also based on the development needs identified by research using the IPDC endorsed Indicators and resources.

Projects must present a clear objective contributing to at least one of the IPDC¡¯s main priorities.

There is no predefined profile in terms of size, budget but it needs to be a non-profit independent organization seeking to expand opportunities for free, independent and pluralistic media. IPDC's aim is in particular to strengthen local ownership of media development processes and projects. We prioritize media projects with the potential to serve as innovative pilots and pay particular attention to proposals from least developed, landlocked and small island countries, as well as those in conflict or post-conflict situations.

The IPDC Call for proposals 2025 is currently open and will close on 10 February 2025.

Please contact your relevant Field Office who will share with you the modalities of application and relevant necessary documents to apply.
(Find your Field Office and Find the contact of responsible staff). 

How to apply: 

• Please read through the following FAQ available below, and contact your relevant UNESCO Field Office well in advance as all proposals are channeled through UNESCO¡¯s field offices.
• Your UNESCO Field Office will pre-select the proposals that it will submit to the IPDC Secretariat through a dedicated platform.
• We strongly encourage project proposals to consider the adaptation/use of UNESCO resources such as UNESCO¡¯s journalism education handbooks. We also invite you to continue addressing specific gender-related challenges and include innovative dimensions and approaches.

The 2024 call for projects attracted over 117 submissions from local grassroots organizations, and the IPDC Bureau approved nearly $1.8 million to support media development worldwide. Learn more here.