Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Grants
Last updated October 3, 2026
There are currently 206 open intellectual & developmental disabilities grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily. 109 list an award amount, with a median of $20K.
- Open grants
- 206
- from 133 funders
- Median award
- $20K
- middle half $5,000–$100K
- Total listed funding
- $18.1M
- across 109 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 6
- 13 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Long-term health outcomes of people living with spina bifida Centers for Disease Control - NCBDDD · Federal Oct 26, 2026 · $100K – $300K The purpose of component A (8-11 awardees) of this NOFO is to collect high-quality longitudinal data on children and adults with spina bifida (SB) who receive care in specialized spina bifida clinics participating in the National Spina… | |
| Patient Assistance Grant (PAG) Program Dravet Syndrome Foundation Inc · Foundation ~December · $2K – $5K | |
| AACPDM Mentored Research Grant American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine · Foundation Apr 15, 2027 · $15K The American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) offers a $15,000 Mentored Research Grant supporting high-quality clinical research in childhood-onset disabilities. | |
| INCLUDE Project: Exploratory/Developmental Research Awards for Down syndrome (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jun 15, 2028 · Up to $200K The NIH INvestigation of Co-occurring conditions across the Lifespan to Understand Down syndromE (INCLUDE) Project seeks to improve health and quality-of-life for individuals with Down syndrome. | |
| INCLUDE Project: Transformative Research Awards for Down syndrome (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jun 15, 2028 · Up to $500K The NIH INvestigation of Co-occurring conditions across the Lifespan to Understand Down syndromE (INCLUDE) Project seeks to improve health and quality-of-life for individuals with Down syndrome. | |
| INCLUDE Project: Clinical Trials Phased Awards for Down syndrome Research (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jun 15, 2028 · $3,000,000 total The NIH INvestigation of Co-occurring conditions across the Lifespan to Understand Down syndromE (INCLUDE) Project seeks to improve health and quality-of-life for individuals with Down syndrome. | |
| Albert N. Solomon Memorial Trust Fund (Solomon Award) Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of Massachusetts and Rhode Islandinc · Foundation Not published · Up to $300 | |
| Jordan Fund Grant The Jordan Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jordan Fund, established by John & Kelly Olerud in 2003, is dedicated to supporting children with special needs and their families. | |
| JB's Keys to DMD Educational Scholarship JB'S Keys to DMD Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Educational scholarship program for individuals living with or affected by Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. | |
| IS Hope Award Child Neurology Education and Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Honors a family who has demonstrated courage in the face of their child's diagnosis of infantile spasms and has used their experience to help generate awareness of IS and educate other parents facing this condition. | |
| CHARGE Syndrome Foundation: Clinical Research Grant Program Charge Syndrome Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The CHARGE Syndrome Foundation offers a Clinical Research Grant Program aimed at advancing understanding and treatment of CHARGE syndrome. Grants up to $50,000 are available for both established and new researchers. | |
| Carolina Hurricanes Foundation Game Changer Grant Tammy Lynn Memorial Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $15K The grant expands TLC's Outreach Services within its Individual & Family Services program, designed to: Triangle region (serves families in need, including those at community organizations like the Salvation Army shelter) The Carolina… | |
| Instrument Donations Program Grant Music Movement · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K The Instrument Donations Program by Music Movement supports children and young adults with Autism and learning differences by providing funding for musical instruments. | |
| Pauline Wright Grants Outer Banks Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $7K Support educational, cultural, social, and/or developmental programs for individuals with Down syndrome and/or other intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) | |
| Shooting Star Scholarship - Other Approved Therapy Providers The Shooting Star Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies | |
| Prader-Willi Syndrome Research Grant - Individual and Rolling Basis Smaller Grant Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (USA) · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Prader-Willi Syndrome Research Grant supports innovative projects that aim to improve the lives of individuals affected by PWS. | |
| Apraxia Kids Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) Clinical Research Grant Apraxia Kids · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Apraxia Kids Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) Clinical Research Grant focuses on funding high-quality research applicable to childhood apraxia of speech. | |
| NIH T32 Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center Training Grant Children's Research Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies Vittorio Gallo, PhD - for additional information | |
| Equipment Loan Program JB'S Keys to DMD Inc · Foundation Ongoing · Varies Durable Medical Equipment (DME) loan program providing short-term and long-term equipment loans at no cost to individuals living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). | |
| CP Clinical Research Grant American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Membership reviews take 2-3 weeks once a completed application is received (including all required documents and payment). | |
| Traditional Grants AWS Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The AWS Foundation offers Traditional Grants aimed at supporting organizations in Northeast Indiana that assist individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. | |
| FY27 480-30-3715 Special Education-Grants for Infants and Families - Early Intervention - Training Program Early Childhood · State Not published · Varies The State of Illinois, Illinois Department of Early Childhood, awards a successful candidate a grant for the establishment and operation of an Early Intervention (EI) Training Program. | |
| Administration-Sponsored Capital Grant Program for Mental Health, Addictions, and Developmental Disabilities Facilities Maryland Department of Health · State Not published · Varies Provide State grants on a match basis for construction, acquisition, renovation and equipping facilities that are used to serve clients with developmental disabilities, chronic mental illness and/or addiction problems. | |
| David Aycock Loy Grants Outer Banks Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $275 Support charitable organizations serving children with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or learning disabilities on the Outer Banks |
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Intellectual & developmental disabilities grants by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 6 3%
- Upcoming date published
- 13 6%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 33 16%
- No deadline published
- 154 75%
Only 13 of these grants publish a date, too few to show a seasonal pattern.
Funders with the most open intellectual & developmental disabilities grants
- JB'S Keys to DMD Inc 8 open
- SynGAP Research Fund Incorporated 5 open
- Early Childhood 4 open
- San Diego Imperial Counties Developmental Services Foudation 4 open
- The Shooting Star Foundation Inc 4 open
- UAB Educational Foundation 4 open
133 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 206 open intellectual & developmental disabilities grants (active, with a deadline today or later or none published) as of October 3, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 2 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
About developmental disabilities grants
Developmental disabilities grants fund advocacy, services, and capacity-building that help people with developmental disabilities live and participate in their communities. The federal Administration for Community Living (ACL) is the primary funder, supporting State Councils on Developmental Disabilities, protection and advocacy systems, and related programs under the DD Act. Foundations and disability-focused organizations provide additional funding for services, inclusion, and self-determination.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do intellectual & developmental disabilities grants award?
Of the 206 open intellectual & developmental disabilities grants Grantable lists as of October 3, 2026, 109 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $20K, and the middle half fall between $5,000 and $100K. The largest is $5.7M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most intellectual & developmental disabilities grants?
By number of open listings, the most active funders are JB'S Keys to DMD Inc (8), SynGAP Research Fund Incorporated (5), Early Childhood (4), San Diego Imperial Counties Developmental Services Foudation (4), and The Shooting Star Foundation Inc (4). In all, 133 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
When are intellectual & developmental disabilities grants due?
Of 206 open grants, 6 accept applications on a rolling basis, 13 have a published upcoming deadline, 33 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 154 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.
What grants are available for developmental disabilities programs?
Funding supports advocacy, systems change, capacity building, assistive technology, independent living, and protection-and-advocacy services. Much of this funding flows through federal programs that support state-level networks, while foundations and disability organizations fund direct services, inclusion, and self-determination initiatives. Programs often emphasize community integration and participation.
Who funds developmental disabilities work?
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is the central federal funder, supporting State Councils on Developmental Disabilities, Assistive Technology, Independent Living, and Protection and Advocacy programs. There are dozens of State Councils on Developmental Disabilities that receive federal grants and direct funding to local needs. Private foundations and disability-focused organizations supplement this with grants for services and inclusion.
How does developmental disabilities funding reach local organizations?
Some federal funding is distributed by formula to states and territories rather than through open competition, then sub-allocated to programs and services locally. State Councils on Developmental Disabilities conduct outreach, training, and capacity building and can be a route to local funding and partnership. Nonprofits should connect with their state council and protection-and-advocacy agency to learn what competitive and sub-grant opportunities exist.
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