Small Grants Programme for World Day for Assistive Technology: Funding Opportunity for NGOs and Nonprofits- Apply Now

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Application Deadline: March 26, 2025

Access to assistive technology (AT) is essential to ensuring equal opportunities for people with disabilities and those who need support. To advance this cause, ATscale, in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), has launched the Small Grants Programme for World Day for Assistive Technology. This initiative provides funding to support organizations working to raise awareness and expand access to assistive technology worldwide.

About the Small Grants Programme

The Small Grants Programme aims to empower civil society organizations, advocacy groups, and nonprofits dedicated to increasing awareness of assistive technology. This programme builds on previous successful initiatives, like the Unlock the Everyday campaign, to drive global recognition of AT’s vital role in improving lives.

The focus of the programme will be on supporting both national-level events and global digital media campaigns. These efforts aim to unite organizations, policymakers, businesses, and individuals to promote accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities.

Funding Information

The Small Grants Programme will allocate a total of $45,000 across three regions, distributing up to 30 micro sub-grants of $800 each. The funding will be distributed as follows:

  • Africa – $15,000
  • Asia and the Pacific – $15,000
  • Middle East – $15,000

The project timeline will run from April/May 2025 to July/August 2025, allowing recipients to implement their activities over a three-month period.

Who Can Apply?

This funding opportunity is open to nonprofit organizations and institutions legally registered in their respective regions. Eligible applicants include:

  • Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
  • Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) and OPD alliances
  • Foundations
  • Civil society organizations
  • Academic and research institutions
  • United Nations entities

All applicants, including sub-grantees and consortium partners, must be legally registered in the countries where their projects will be implemented.

Geographic Focus

The Small Grants Programme prioritizes projects in the following regions:

  • Africa
  • Asia and the Pacific
  • Middle East

Organizations working in these regions, particularly those focused on assistive technology awareness and accessibility, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Impact and Expected Outcomes

This initiative is designed to:

  • Increase awareness of assistive technology through community-driven advocacy and outreach.
  • Strengthen civil society organizations and OPDs engaged in assistive technology initiatives.
  • Support events and campaigns that encourage policymakers, businesses, and individuals to take action toward inclusive technology solutions.

Application Deadline and Submission Details

The deadline to apply is March 26, 2025. Interested organizations can submit their applications and find more information through the official ATscale website or the United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM) portal.

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