The 2009 Raising Our Voice grant cycle consists of two grantmaking rounds:
- The first grantmaking round, directed to DPO activities in India, Mexico and Ukraine, is now closed.
- The second grantmaking round (described below) is directed to:
- Ghana
- Namibia
- Uganda
- Ecuador
- Nicaragua
- Peru
- Bangladesh
- Pacific Islands: Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu
SECOND ROUND
Applicants in the second round can apply within one of two categories: a) single organizations or partnerships and b) national DPO coalitions.
Single organizations or partnerships in any of the above countries can apply for grants ranging from USD 5,000 to 30,000 to: (1) increase DPO skill in addressing the CRPD by (a) building more inclusive organizations or partnerships; and/or (b) internal capacity building; and (2) rights-based advocacy and monitoring through (a) ratification efforts (in the Pacific Island Countries only); (b) increasing DPO participation in decision-making processes regarding the CRPD at state or local levels; and/or (c) directly addressing implementation of CRPD Articles.
- Download the details of the DRF Request for Proposals for Grants between USD 5,000 and 30,000 here (MS Word)
- Download the Grant Application Form for Grants between USD 5,000 and 30,000 here (MS Word)
National DPO coalitions in Ghana, Namibia, Uganda, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Peru or Bangladesh can apply for grants ranging from USD 30,000 to 70,000 to work on: ratification of the CRPD, passage of specific legislation to accord with the CRPD, or the production of a shadow report.
- Download the details of the DRF National Coalition Request for Proposals here. (MS Word)
- Download the National Coalition Grant Application Form here. (MS Word)
DRF will make grants to organizations and projects that demonstrate a clear ability and commitment to contribute to the advancement of the human rights of persons with disabilities. Grants will provide one-year, project-specific support. Cross-disability and other partnerships in-country are strongly encouraged, as are projects which address particularly marginalized sectors of the disability community.
To be considered for funding, you must complete and submit all parts of the Grants Application Form as outlined in the Requests for Proposals.
Send your completed application in a single email (multiple attachments are okay) no later than 15 September 2009, in English or Spanish by e-mail to grants@disabilityrightsfund.org
Please contact info@disabilityrightsfund.org if you need the RFP or Grant Application documents in a different format.
