Disability Rights Fund
Forecasted
The Disability Rights Fund, backed by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, funds research-based advocacy and capacity building to advance disability rights and CRPD implementation in target countries.
Funder: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Round 1) | July 2027 (Round 2)
Funding Amounts: Small Grants: USD 10,000–30,000/year (up to USD 60,000 for 2 years); Mid-Level Coalition: USD 30,000–50,000/year (up to USD 100,000 for 2 years); National Coalition: USD 40,000–60,000/year (up to USD 120,000 for 2 years)
Summary: Supports Disabled Persons’ Organizations in target countries to advance the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities through advocacy, inclusion, and capacity building.
Key Information: Only organizations based in eligible countries and led by persons with disabilities are considered; multi-year funding is available for eligible grantees.
Description
The Disability Rights Fund (DRF), supported by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), provides financial and technical support to Disabled Persons’ Organizations (DPOs/OPDs) in select countries. The Fund's primary goal is to strengthen the capacity and participation of persons with disabilities in implementing the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) at the country level. DRF offers three types of grants—Small, Mid-Level Coalition, and National Coalition grants—enabling organizations to engage in advocacy, build inclusive movements, and influence policy and practice for disability rights and inclusion.
