Global Disability Development Fund (GDDF) and Africa Fund (AF)
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Overview
Global Disability Development Fund (GDDF) and Africa Fund (AF)
Funder: Rehabilitation International (RI Global)
Status: Active funding program (as of April 2020, with extended deadlines noted)
Geographic Scope: Global (GDDF); Africa (AF)
Focus Areas:
Funding Source: Generous donation from China Disabled Persons' Federation
Project Duration: Normally one-year duration
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Contact Information:
How to Apply
Application Process
Submission Requirements:
1. Complete application form
2. Required attachments:
- Application format (2019)
- Budget template (2019 summary)
3. Submit to RI Secretariat
Submission Methods:
Review Process:
1. Secretary General acknowledges receipt of application
2. Compliance check ensures all required information is provided:
- Project goals and objectives
- Problems to be addressed
- Activities to be carried out
- Identification of possible matching funds for sustainability
- Consultation with donor on appropriateness of amount requested
- Letter from RI member confirming relationship
3. Additional documentation may be requested
4. Secretary General forwards applications to Management Committee
5. Management Committee conducts multi-stage review involving multiple stakeholders
6. Management Committee's decision is final
7. Secretary General informs all applicants of decision
Grant Allocation Schedule: Determined by Management Committee on a case-to-case basis
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