Disability Rights Fund 2026 Grant Round for Sub-Saharan Africa
The Disability Rights Fund (DRF) is offering a significant grant opportunity for organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) across Sub-Saharan Africa. This funding is crucial for OPDs to advocate for rights, influence policies, and enhance disability inclusion efforts. The 2026 grant round aims to support various types of organizations through small, mid-level coalition, and national coalition grants, providing essential financial resources to strengthen their initiatives.
Founded in 2008, DRF emphasizes a governance model that includes persons with disabilities in decision-making processes, ensuring that funding decisions reflect the community's priorities. This grant round not only expands eligibility to all Sub-Saharan African countries but also introduces multi-year funding options, allowing organizations to focus on long-term advocacy and capacity building.
Eligibility
To qualify, organizations must:
- Be headquartered and primarily operating in a Sub-Saharan African country targeted by DRF.
- Be a registered organization of persons with disabilities (OPD) or operate under a fiscal sponsor that is a registered OPD.
- Propose a project aligned with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
Benefits
Grants can provide:
- Up to USD 60,000 over two years for small grants.
- Between USD 30,000 and USD 50,000 per year for mid-level coalition grants.
- USD 40,000 to USD 60,000 per year for national coalition grants, with a total potential of up to USD 120,000 over two years.
