Small grants will be provided to reinforce learning by doing and to enable CSOs to implement community actions to foster inclusive access to local services Criteria for small grant awards will include

Additionally, small grant awards will prioritize CSOs that have demonstrated a commitment to inclusive development and have a proven track record of working with and for people with disabilities. The grants will also support CSOs in their efforts to engage with local government and other stakeholders to promote disability inclusion in service provision.

The small grant awards will be flexible and responsive to the needs of different CSOs. They will be designed to support a range of activities, including advocacy campaigns, training and capacity building, community mobilization, and the implementation of small-scale projects that promote disability inclusion in local services.

CSOs will be required to provide regular progress reports and financial accountability for their small grant activities. This will ensure that the grants are being used effectively and efficiently to achieve their intended outcomes.

By providing small grants to local CSOs, this program will help build the capacity of these organizations to promote disability inclusion in local services. It will also support the empowerment of people with disabilities and their families, and foster the development of more inclusive communities