Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Grants

Last updated October 4, 2026

Grantable tracks 206 active intellectual & developmental disabilities grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 6 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 109 list an award amount, with a median of $20K.

Grants tracked: 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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CDKL5 Pilot Grant Program University of Pennsylvania’s School of Medicine: Orphan Disease Center (ODC) · Foundation Not published · $150K All applicants must first submit a Letter of Interest (LOI) (indicated above as Letter of Inquiry) to be reviewed for consideration of a full application submission. Full applications will be by invitation only following LOI review.	Not published	$150K
Kovar Corporation Grants Kovar Corporation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K Kovar Corporation Grants support nonprofit organizations in Virginia aiming to enhance the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities.	Not published	Up to $20K
Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services Grant Opportunities State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Lucas T. Ahn Family Scholarship Dup 15Q Alliance · Foundation Not published · $3K	Not published	$3K
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Topical PCORI Funding Grant Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute · Foundation Not published · Up to $12M The Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Topical PCORI Funding aims to support high-quality, patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER) focusing on individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities…	Not published	Up to $12M
Prabhat Program Timberline Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Special Angels Foundation Grant Special Angels Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Special Angels Foundation Grant provides essential support for children with special needs, focusing on accessible therapy within established networks. Due to high demand, applications from outside California are temporarily suspended.	Not published	Varies
Fleeta Greenwood Foundation Grant Communities Foundation of Oklahoma · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fleeta Greenwood Foundation Grant supports 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and churches in Shawnee, Oklahoma, continuing the legacy of Fleeta Greenwood.	Not published	Varies
McGill University Small Molecule Translational Research Grant SynGAP Research Fund Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $150K	Not published	$150K
Quality of Life Grants Program Christopher Reeve Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Reeve Foundation's Quality of Life (QoL) Grants Program, created by the late Dana Reeve, awards grants to organizations (not individuals) that improve the quality of life for people living with paralysis (from spinal cord injury…	Not published	Varies
CHARGE Syndrome Foundation: Scientific Research Grant Program Charge Syndrome Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The CHARGE Syndrome Foundation offers research grants up to $50,000 to promote innovative biomedical and clinical research on CHARGE syndrome.	Not published	Up to $50K
Leola Osborn Trust Grant Leola M Osborn Trust · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Leola Osborn Trust Grant provides essential support for mentally disabled and underprivileged children and young adults in Tonkawa, Oklahoma.	Not published	$1K – $5K
JB's Keys Adaptive Sailing Program JB'S Keys to DMD Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Adaptive sailing program for individuals living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.	Not published	Varies
Special Gift Funds San Diego Imperial Counties Developmental Services Foudation · Foundation Not published · $200K Foundation for Developmental Disabilities	Not published	$200K
Murdoch Center Foundation Scholarship Grant Murdoch Center Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Murdoch Center Foundation Scholarship provides up to four $1,500 scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year to students in 25 counties of Central North Carolina.	Not published	Up to $2K
Transformation Grants: Advancing Housing for People Experiencing Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $900K The Transformation Grants program addresses the urgent need for quality, affordable housing for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the U.S. By providing funding for innovative, community-based housing…	Not published	Up to $900K
Global Down Syndrome Educational Grants Global Down Syndrome Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K A joint venture of the Global Down Syndrome Foundation and the National Down Syndrome Congress that awards local Down syndrome organizations with grants to launch educational programs benefiting the Down syndrome community.	Not published	Up to $15K
DHS Community Outreach Grant (COVID-19 Vaccination) Special Olympics Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced $8.1 million in grants awarded to organizations across the state.	Not published	$100K
Community Grants Program Developmental Pathways Inc · Foundation Rolling · $100K – $300K Applications are evaluated monthly until the limit for each category is reached:	Rolling	$100K – $300K
Florence Finkel Developmental Disabilities Grant Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of Massachusetts and Rhode Islandinc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K	Not published	Up to $1K
David B. Lichtenstein Foundation Grants David B Lichtenstein Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The David B. Lichtenstein Foundation, a private philanthropic organization, supports various charitable initiatives in Missouri.	Not published	Varies
UCP Research Grant Program United Cerebral Palsy, Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The UCP Research Grant Program aims to enhance clinical and translational research focused on cerebral palsy and related neurodevelopmental disabilities.	Not published	Up to $20K
Adaptive Sports Scholarship for The National Tetra Ski Championship JB'S Keys to DMD Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarship program supporting participation in the National Tetra Ski Championship for individuals with DMD.	Not published	Varies
Special Child Health Child Evaluation Centers Grant State of New Jersey Department of Health · State Not published · Up to $2.2M The New Jersey Department of Health leads the state’s response to public health challenges and works to improve health outcomes for all New Jersey residents.	Not published	Up to $2.2M

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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 intellectual & developmental disabilities grants Grantable lists as of October 4, 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 grants listed, 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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