Disability Rights Fund
The Disability Rights Fund supports OPDs to advance disability rights and implement the UN CRPD through advocacy, capacity-building, and intersectional projects at local, national, and regional levels.
Funder: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Due Dates: June 21, 2026: Letter of Interest (LOI) deadline | August 23, 2026: Full application deadline (invited organizations only)
Funding Amounts: Most grants under $50,000 for 12 months; historical range: $10,000–$60,000 (Small), up to $100,000–$120,000 (Coalition/2-year grants)
Summary: Supports organizations of persons with disabilities to advance disability rights and the UN CRPD through advocacy and capacity-building projects.
Key Information: LOI required; full proposals by invitation only; focus on OPDs in Africa, Asia, Pacific Islands, and Haiti.
Description
The Disability Rights Fund (DRF) empowers organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) to promote, advocate for, and implement the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) at local, national, and regional levels. Funding supports grassroots, national, and regional OPDs, with a strong emphasis on intersectionality (gender, LGBTQI+, youth, Indigenous, economic, and climate justice). Projects may include advocacy, capacity-building, technical assistance, and coalition-building to strengthen disability rights movements and advance inclusive development agendas.
