Disability Rights Fund
Forecasted
The Disability Rights Fund supports OPDs to advance disability rights and implement the UN CRPD through advocacy, research, and movement-building, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Funder: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Small Grants: USD 10,000–30,000/year (up to USD 60,000/2 years); Mid-Level Coalition: USD 30,000–50,000/year (up to USD 100,000/2 years); National Coalition: USD 40,000–60,000/year (up to USD 120,000/2 years)
Summary: Supports Disabled Persons’ Organizations to advance disability rights and implement the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in priority countries.
Key Information: Only organizations based in eligible countries and led by persons with disabilities are eligible to apply.
Description
The Disability Rights Fund (DRF), supported by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, provides grant funding to Disabled Persons’ Organizations (OPDs) to strengthen advocacy and advance the human rights of persons with disabilities. The Fund aims to empower OPDs to participate in the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) at the country level, build inclusive movements, and promote policy and legal reforms. Funding is available for a range of project types, including grassroots movement-building, coalition advocacy, and technical assistance, with a focus on marginalized groups and intersectional approaches.
