Deadline: 26-Mar-25
To promote and support the celebration of World Day for Assistive Technology 2025 by organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), ATscale is launching this Small Grants Programme and is seeking a partner for the implementation of the grant.
ATscale aims to build on early successes, including the Unlock the Everyday campaign, to continue to raise awareness for AT globally. World Day for Assistive Technology will be a key moment. Working with AT users, implementing partners, strategic partners and the private sector, ATscale will support events and advocacy through both national events and global digital media to build greater understanding of assistive technology with a collective call to action to organizations, policymakers, businesses and individuals across the world.
Funding Information
- Up to 30 micro sub-grants of up to USD 800.00 are expected to be implemented in 3 regions.
- The total amount of grant/funding available under this Call for Proposals for the three regions.
- Africa: 15,000
- Asia and the Pacific: 15,000
- Middle East: 15,000
Duration
- The expected duration of the grant/funding is:
- The proposed start date for the grant is April/May 2025. The grant is expected to be concluded within three months, that is, by July/August 2025
Target beneficiaries
- Civil society organizations, including OPDs, strengthened by ATscale supported programmes; and people reached with awareness-raising initiatives related to the importance of assistive technology.
Geographic Focus
- They give preference to:
- Africa
- Asia and the Pacific
- Middle East
Eligibility Criteria
- The following categories of applicants are eligible to apply under this CFP:
- Non-governmental organizations including OPDs and OPD alliances
- Foundations
- Civil society organizations
- Institutions or federations
- Academic and research institutions
- United Nations agencies
- All applicants, including sub-grantees and consortium partners, must be legally registered to operate in all the countries in which they will operate.
For more information, visit UNGM.