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. 108 list an award amount, with a median of $20K.

Grants tracked: 206; from 133 funders
Median award: $20K; middle half $5,000–$82K
Total listed funding: $12.4M; across 108 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 6; 14 with a published date

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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
Gordon Hartman Family Foundation Grant The Gordon Hartman Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Gordon Hartman Family Foundation Grant supports non-profit organizations that assist individuals with special needs. Grants are awarded to 501(c)(3) organizations primarily serving Bexar County and nearby areas.	Not published	Up to $25K
Three Little Birds Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of New Jersey · Foundation Not published · Varies Over our 46-year history, the Community Foundation of New Jersey has collaborated with individuals, families, organizations, and businesses to design charitable funds and implement the philanthropic solutions they want to see in their…	Not published	Varies
Department of Developmental Services Social Recreation Grant California State Alliance of Ymcas · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Conference Support for Rare Neurodevelopmental Disorder Communities Participating in Simons Searchlight - Tier 1 Grant The Simons Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Simons Foundation is offering funding for Patient Advocacy Group Family Conferences aimed at communities involved in Simons Searchlight.	Not published	Up to $3K
Fleeta Greenwood Grant Cycle Communities Foundation of Oklahoma · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Gold Key Scholarship Program Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks #323 · Foundation Not published · Varies To provide post-secondary education scholarships for students with special needs.	Not published	Varies
Racial Equity Fund United Way for Southeastern Michigan · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K Provides financial support and technical assistance to BIPOC-led organizations through operational unrestricted grants designed to empower Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC)-led organizations to provide programs and projects…	Not published	$10K – $50K
ATCO Legacy Fund Grant Athens County Foundation · Foundation Not published · $900 – $8K The ATCO Legacy Fund, established by the Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities in partnership with the Athens County Foundation, aims to provide financial support for initiatives promoting inclusion and integration for…	Not published	$900 – $8K
Knox County 708 Mental Health Board Grant Knox County Community Mental Health Board · Foundation Not published · Varies The Knox County Community Mental Health Board (KCMHB) invites applications for funding to support services for individuals facing mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse.	Not published	Varies
Linda Alexander Teen Funders Jewish Federation of Central New York Inc · Foundation Not published · $100 – $1K	Not published	$100 – $1K
Project CASK Grant Program Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania · Foundation Not published · Varies Project CASK, in collaboration with the Orphan Disease Center, is seeking proposals to advance research that supports therapeutic development for CASK gene disorders.	Not published	Varies
Family Assistance Program with Team Joseph JB'S Keys to DMD Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Family assistance program providing financial and support services to families affected by Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.	Not published	Varies
Gabriella E. Molnar-Swafford Pediatric PM&R Research Grant Foundation for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · Foundation Not published · $10K The Gabriella E. Molnar-Swafford Pediatric PM&R Research Grant offers $10,000 annually for research focused on rehabilitation for childhood onset disabilities.	Not published	$10K
Music Therapy Grants Music Movement · Foundation Not published · $2K – $3K Music Movement offers grants for music therapy aimed at children and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental challenges.	Not published	$2K – $3K
Grant to Build Collaborative Approach to Better Respond to Sexual Violence of Individuals with I/DD Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council · Foundation Not published · $75K The Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council is launching a grant initiative to enhance the response to sexual violence affecting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.	Not published	$75K
Angelman Syndrome Foundation Call for Proposals Grant Angelman Syndrome Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Angelman Syndrome Foundation is calling for proposals to advance research in Angelman syndrome.	Not published	Up to $100K
Field of Interest Fund - Adam R. Barnhart Inclusive Athlete Fund Grant The Community Foundation of Washington County Maryland Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Adam R. Barnhart Inclusive Athlete Fund Grant supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Washington County, Maryland, helping them engage in inclusive and competitive athletics.	Not published	Varies
Herbert E. Parker Charitable Trust Grants Herbert E Parker Char · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Herbert E. Parker Charitable Trust, established in 1982, focuses on enhancing cancer research and supporting the education and care of underprivileged children and those with special needs.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Transformation Grants for Research on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Advancing Innovation Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The Transformation Grants for Research on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities aim to address the increasing prevalence of developmental disabilities among American children.	Not published	Up to $300K
Downright Lovable Grant Open Hearts for Orphans Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Special adoption grant specifically for families adopting children with Down syndrome.	Rolling	Varies
Institutional Services for Developmentally Disabled Citizens Maryland Department of Health · State Not published · Varies Provide services in State-operated facilities to people with developmental disabilities.	Not published	Varies
Charles E. Carey Memorial Fund Grant Hutchinson Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $8K The Charles E. Carey Memorial Fund Grant, managed by the Hutchinson Community Foundation, supports Reno County nonprofits focused on arts, education, and health. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entities.	Not published	$1K – $8K
Developmental Disabilities Administration Maryland Department of Health · State Not published · Varies Provides funding for community-based services to individuals with developmental disabilities, including Residential Services, Transportation, Employment Services, Supported Living, and other services to assist individuals to live in the…	Not published	Varies

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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, 108 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $20K, and the middle half fall between $5,000 and $82K. The largest is $2.2M. 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 active listings, the leading 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 active grant in this category.

When are intellectual & developmental disabilities grants due?

Of 206 grants listed, 6 accept applications on a rolling basis, 14 have a published upcoming deadline, 33 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 153 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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