The FIDE Planning & Development Commission offers funding to support chess development projects around the world. Check allocation amount in the FIDE PDC Guidelines 2026.
If you wish to apply for support for an educational project, you will be invited to present your project at a pitch meeting with the FIDE Educational Commission before completing the online application.
Submit an intention to apply for FIDE funds: send an email to fedfunding@fide.com
PDC assesses the submission based on criteria: alignment with FIDE priorities, clear documentation, and value for money.
Federation is advised and funds are remitted.
Submit an online application as per the link provided by fedfunding@fide.com
FIDE Managing Director and FIDE Treasurer provide final approval.
submit financial and content report to fedfunding@fide.com after the project has been finished.
Go to the funding applications page and download the application package.
Fill all required documentation.
The total allocation for any federation will be no more than €5,000.
The proposal should focus on institutional strengthening of the national federation.
The proposal must be aligned with current objectives of delivering services and activities online.
The federation must have submitted reports for previous activities and not be in arrears.