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DISABILITY RIGHTS FUND 2026 (Funding: Up to USD 120,000)
Deadline: 21 Jun 2026
Category: Ngo Grants
Location: Global (Focus on Low- and Middle-Income Countries)
Overview
The Disability Rights Fund (DRF) is expected to open its 2026 grant round for Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) in Sub-Saharan Africa at the end of May 2026. The fund supports disability-led advocacy aligned with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). Expected funding streams include Small Grants of up to USD 60,000 over two years, Mid-Level Coalition Grants of USD 30,000–50,000 per year, and National Coalition Grants of USD 40,000–60,000 per year, with some awards reaching up to USD 120,000 over two years. Applications begin with a Letter of Interest (LOI), and invited applicants later submit full proposals.
Eligibility
- Must be an Organization of Persons with Disabilities (OPD)
- Must be headquartered and primarily operating in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Must be a registered NGO, or operate under a fiscal sponsor that is a registered OPD
- Project must clearly support and reference the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
- Coalition grant lead applicants must themselves be OPDs
- Must apply through the DRF/DRAF Letter of Interest process
Benefits
- Access to grant funding of up to USD 120,000 depending on funding stream
- Support for disability rights advocacy and movement building
- Opportunity for multi-year funding for eligible returning grantees
- Funding available for local, sub-national, and national coalitions
- Application process available in multiple languages including English, French, and Portuguese
How to Apply
- Review DRF eligibility requirements carefully
- Prepare a strong Letter of Interest aligned with CRPD priorities
- Document disability-led governance and leadership structure
- Identify a fiscal sponsor if your organisation is not formally registered
- Submit your LOI through the DRF portal when applications open
- Wait for invitation to submit a full application if shortlisted
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