The Participation Programme functions as a vital complement to UNESCO’s regular activities to facilitate the implementation of national, sub-regional, inter-regional and regional projects submitted by Member States and Non-Governmental Organizations in official partnership with UNESCO (NGOs), directly related to the activities of the Organization. Thus, it serves as a means employed by UNESCO to strengthen the partnership between the Organization and its Member States as well as between the Organization and NGOs. 

The online sumbition of proposals to the the Participation Programme 2026–2027 for the Participation Programme is now open!

Deadline: 27 February 2026

Application form and more information here: https://www.unesco.org/en/member-states-portal/participation-programme 

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