Call for
Resilient & Inclusive Cities Hub Small Scale Grants for Innovative Solutions
Application Deadline:
1 June 2025
About Organisation
The Global Disability Fund (GDF), formerly known as the United Nations Partnership on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNPRPD), is a distinctive initiative established in 2011 by a subset of members of the IASG-CRPD. GDF brings together UN entities, governments, Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), and civil society groups to promote the rights of persons with disabilities globally. The organization fosters cooperation among its members and complements their ongoing efforts on disability inclusion through coordinated UN Joint Programming. The GDF operates through a Multi-Partner Trust Fund (MPTF), a mechanism designed to channel resources efficiently to participating UN organizations (PUNOs). By focusing on disability-inclusive development, the GDF aims to strengthen policies, practices, and partnerships that uphold the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). It continues to support innovative and scalable solutions that improve accessibility, inclusion, and equality for persons with disabilities across various sectors and geographic contexts.
About the Grant
The Global Disability Fund’s Resilient and Inclusive Cities Hub has launched a call for small-scale innovative solutions aimed at promoting inclusive and sustainable urban development. This grant is designed for organizations that focus on creating resilient cities that meet the needs of persons with disabilities. Selected proposals will receive up to USD 200,000 and will be implemented over a one-year period. The call emphasizes holistic approaches that go beyond technology to address systemic urban challenges. Projects must concentrate on one of the following: developing new regulatory and policy models, creating creative funding mechanisms, introducing innovative service delivery approaches, or offering cost-effective solutions to climate and urban issues. These projects should present practical, scalable, and inclusive models that contribute to building cities that are safer, more accessible, and resilient. A total of five programs will be selected through this competitive call, each with a well-defined urban scope and a clear rationale for geographic selection.
Who can Apply?
Eligible applicants include International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs), National Civil Society Organizations, Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), Development Banks, UN Agencies, and academic institutions. To qualify, organizations must demonstrate a proven track record in disability inclusion, innovation, and the development of inclusive and resilient cities. Additionally, they must have experience in managing UN or similar international grants. Proposals must be created in consultation with organizations of persons with disabilities, reflecting collaborative and inclusive design. Projects should be ready to start by the second quarter of 2025. A clear and detailed budget plan must accompany each submission, adhering strictly to the USD 200,000 limit. Proposals must also focus on one specific urban city or municipality, with justification for its selection. Only complete proposals submitted on time and meeting all specified criteria will be considered.
How to Apply?
Interested organizations must complete the application template and email their proposals to globaldisabilityfundcalls@undp.org by the specified deadline. Proposals must include a detailed budget and clearly defined project scope.
Application Deadline
All applications must be submitted no later than 1 June 2025 to be considered for funding.
Last Date to Apply
The final date for proposal submission is 1st June 2025. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Grant Amount
Each selected proposal will receive up to USD 200,000 for a one-year project focused on inclusive, resilient urban development.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
