International funderBased in France

Fondation International Recherche Appliquee sur le Handicap (firah)

Paris, FranceWebsite

About Fondation International Recherche Appliquee sur le Handicap (firah)

FIRAH supports applied research on disability that is meant to be useful to practitioners, service providers, and people with disabilities in the field—not just academic audiences. Its funding is highly partnership-oriented, with annual open calls, themed calls, and a dedicated program to transfer proven on-the-ground innovations into wider use. The foundation appears especially interested in projects that improve social participation, accessibility, employment, mental health, and practical support for people with disabilities in France and, in some cases, internationally with a French partner.

Focus Areas

Applied Disability ResearchInnovation Transfer and ScalingDisability and EmploymentPsychosocial Disability and Mental HealthHearing and Communication AccessAccessible Education and Learning Tools

Giving Approach

Competitive project grants through annual and themed calls, plus targeted support for transferring field-tested innovations; typically requires partnerships and practical, implementation-oriented outputs rather than general operating support.

How to approach this funder

Watch FIRAH’s annual calendar and thematic calls, as deadlines vary by program and edition. Strong applications should include a French partner when required, clearly show how the research will be used by frontline actors, and emphasize concrete transfer, implementation, or accessibility outcomes.

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Fondation International Recherche Appliquee sur le Handicap (firah)

About Fondation International Recherche Appliquee sur le Handicap (firah)

Focus Areas

Giving Approach

How to approach this funder

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Notable grantees:

Open Grant Opportunities

Appel à projets général (FIRAH annual call)

Fondation International Recherche Appliquee sur le Handicap (firah)

About Fondation International Recherche Appliquee sur le Handicap (firah)

Focus Areas

Giving Approach

How to approach this funder

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The Grant Brief

Notable grantees:

Open Grant Opportunities

Appel à projets général (FIRAH annual call)