Disability Rights Fund 2026 supports persons with disabilities to support their rights and movement within their communities. The grant for the 2026 cycle will award up to $50,000 for a duration of 12 months for successful applicants. Application deadline for submitting a letter of interest is Sunday, 21 June 2026 at 23:59 ET.
About The Disability Rights Fund 2026
The Disability Rights Fund was created in 2008 to provide funding for grassroots and national organisations of persons living with disabilities. Since its inception, the fund has supported over 150 grant programs in sub-Saharan Africa, South and South-East Asia, and Pacific Island Countries. Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to submit their full proposals by Tuesday, 28 July 2026, and the submission deadline will be Sunday, 23 August 2026.
Funding Size
- Typical grant amount: $50,000
- Maximum award: $50,000
- Project duration supported: 12 months
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Who Can Apply for the Disability Rights Fund 2026
- Eligible organisation types:
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- Organisations of persons living with disabilities.
- Registration requirements:
- Organisations must be located in one of DRF eligible countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- The organisations must be registered and focused on people living with disabilities.
- Applications can be submitted in English, Indonesian, French, and Portuguese.
- Geographic eligibility:
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- South-East Asia
- Pacific Island Countries
- Sector or thematic focus.
Application Process
- Applicants can review their eligibility on the grant website.
- They can proceed to submit their letter of interest on the grant portal before the due date of Sunday, 21 June 2026 at 23:59 ET.
- Shortlisted applicants will be invited to submit their full proposals by Tuesday, 28 July 2026.
- After review, successful applicants will receive notifications by December 2026.
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Required Materials
- Project proposals
- Letters of interest
- Budget
Key Dates
- Application opens: Saturday, May 30, 2026
- Application deadline: Sunday, 21 June 2026 at 23:59 ET
- Invitations for successful applicants: Tuesday, 28 July 2026
- Submission of full applications deadline: Sunday, 23 August 2026
- Notification timeline: December 2026
- Successful projects start: 1 January 2027
Selection Notes
- It is a competitive grant.
- Priority focus areas: persons living with disabilities (OPDs).
- Exclusions:
- Organisations and projects that do not support persons living with disabilities.
- Individuals
- Building projects
Official Source of the Disability Rights Fund 2026
- Official Application Page: https://www.disabilityrightsfund.org/grantseekers/