ClosedGrantGlobal (open to Nigerians)

International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD)

UNESCO

Amount or benefit
Up to US$ 100,000 (maximum 100,000 USD), for 12–24-month projects
Deadline
Not announced
Where
Developing-country Parties to the 2005 Convention (Nigeria eligible)
The current round is closed. Save it to your tracker to prepare early for the next one.
Check the funder’s page for the next round

Who can apply

Public authorities and institutions and NGOs from eligible developing countries that are Parties to the 2005 Convention, plus international NGOs registered in a Party, for projects that strengthen cultural and creative industries and policies.

Applicant type
Nonprofit/NGO
Business stage
Any
Location rule
Developing-country Parties to the 2005 Convention (Nigeria eligible)
Global (open to Nigerians)
Sectors
Arts, culture & mediaCreative industriesGovernance & civic

What you get

Up to US$ 100,000 (maximum 100,000 USD), for 12–24-month projects

Notes
Nigeria is a Party to the 2005 Convention; check UNESCO's eligible-country list before applying.

Deadline and status

Deadline
Not announced
Deadline details
17th call ran 23 March to 6 May 2026 (noon Paris time); next call not yet announced
Status
Closed

How to apply

  1. Read the full criteriaOpen the funder's programme page (unesco.org) and read the eligibility rules and questions in full.
  2. Check your fitCompare the rules above with your business. See how it fits your profile.
  3. Prepare your applicationSave it for a step-by-step workflow and document checklist, then draft your answers in the Application Studio.
  4. Apply on the funder's own siteThe deadline is not announced yet. Check the official page for the next round. Apply at unesco.org. Never pay anyone to be considered.

Source and verification

Last verified
18 October 2026, on the funder's own page
Official page
unesco.org
From the official page
“we fund innovative projects with up to US$ 100,000, implemented over a 12–24-month period. ... The 2026 Call for funding requests is now closed.”

Details change. Confirm everything on the official site before applying.

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