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Global Disability Development Fund (GDDF) and Africa Fund (AF)

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Deadline

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Grant Type

foundation

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:

  • Rehabilitation

  • Education and empowerment

  • Poverty alleviation

  • Rights protection

  • Employment

  • Assistive devices

  • Accessibility

  • Data collection and research

  • COVID-19 response (encouraged)
  • Funding Source: Generous donation from China Disabled Persons' Federation

    Project Duration: Normally one-year duration

    Eligibility:

  • RI Members

  • RI Commissions

  • Organizations in collaboration with RI members
  • Contact Information:

  • Address: 866 United Nations Plaza, Suite 422, New York, NY, 10017

  • Email: Teuta.Rexhepi@riglobal.org

  • Phone/WhatsApp (interim): +49 176 611 77 125

  • Email (general): info@riglobal.org
  • 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:

  • Mail to: 866 United Nations Plaza, Suite 422, New York, NY, 10017

  • Email to Secretary General: Teuta.Rexhepi@riglobal.org
  • 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

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    disabledpoverty-alleviationworkforce-development

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