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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Stackner Family Foundation Grants Stackner Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Stackner Family Foundation Grants support organizations providing essential services to individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities or chronic mental health diagnosis.	Not published	Varies
The Brighter Tomorrow Foundation Fund Grant The Dayton Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Brighter Tomorrow Foundation Fund Grant, established in 1989, supports organizations serving individuals with developmental disabilities in Montgomery County.	Not published	Up to $10K
ARRE Foundation Research Grants (Open Call) Asxl Rare Research Endowment Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies No open funding opportunities at this time. The ARRE Foundation may consider proposals outside of a call for applications that are exceptional and support strategic priorities.	Not published	Varies
VMRC Training Grants Valley Mountain Regional Center Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $325K The VMRC Training Grants provide essential funding opportunities for fiscal year 2024-2025, focusing on Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS).	Not published	Up to $325K
GCCF: Pat Santucci Education Fund Grant Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Pat Santucci Education Fund, managed by the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, supports initiatives that enhance public education and assist educators, especially for the physically and mentally challenged, within six counties in South…	Not published	Up to $2K
ASF Family Fund Grant Angelman Syndrome Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The ASF Family Fund Grant, offered by the Angelman Syndrome Foundation, provides crucial financial assistance to families of individuals with Angelman syndrome. This rare neuro-genetic disorder affects approximately 500,000 people globally.	Not published	Up to $5K
Enrichment Grant Program Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Rolling · $250 – $500 The Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin Enrichment Grant Program provides financial support to help offset the cost of items or services that can benefit the quality of life and development of a person with Down syndrome.	Rolling	$250 – $500
University of Edinburgh Gene Therapy Research Grant SynGAP Research Fund Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $180K The two-phase project aims to assess the effectiveness of SYNGAP1 vector in rat models of the disorder using intracerebroventricular (ICV) injection of AAV9/hSYNGAP1 vector.	Not published	$180K
Research Grants- Spring Call Fondation Jérôme Lejeune · Foundation Not published · €50,000 - €80,000 The Jerome Lejeune Foundation's Spring Call promotes research on Down syndrome and other genetic intellectual disabilities.	Not published	€50,000 - €80,000
Healthy Blue Grant Tammy Lynn Memorial Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K The grant supports TLC's Individual & Family Services (IFS) program, specifically: Funded through this grant to serve children, adults, and families in Wake County and surrounding communities	Not published	$100K
Johns Hopkins University mRNA Amplifier Research Grant SynGAP Research Fund Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $130K In early vitro studies, the technology demonstrated the ability to enhance expression of the normal, unaffected gene by increasing its messenger RNA's potency. Preliminary work shows the mRNA Amplifier can double protein output.	Not published	$130K
Individual Grants for Speech Therapy, Therapeutic Summer Camps, or Assistive Devices Small Steps in Speech · Foundation Not published · Varies Small Steps in Speech is offering Individual Grants for Speech Therapy, Therapeutic Summer Camps, or Assistive Devices. Effective February 2, 2024, families with a joint household income of up to $125,000 can apply.	Not published	Varies
CFNV Community Investment Funds Grant The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc · Foundation Not published · $15K – $30K The CFNV Community Investment Funds support Northern Virginia's nonprofit sector through grants aimed at critical needs such as child development, education, mental health, and more.	Not published	$15K – $30K
Experiential Education Initiative (EEI) Internship Grant John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts · Foundation Not published · Varies The Experiential Education Initiative (EEI) Internship, established in 2000, offers a semester-long, paid internship for individuals aged 19 to 30 with intellectual disabilities.	Not published	Varies
FY27 480-30-3705 Special Education-Grants for Infants and Families - Early Intervention - Child and Family Connections Early Childhood · State Not published · Varies It is the policy of the State to enhance the development of all eligible infants and toddlers to minimize developmental delays and maximize individual potential for adult independence.	Not published	Varies
Marcy Shulman Memorial Organization Grant Program Colburn-Keenan Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Marcy Shulman Memorial Organization Grant Program, established by the Colburn-Keenan Foundation, supports organizations improving the lives of individuals with chronic illnesses, particularly within the bleeding disorders community.	Not published	Up to $5K
PMSF Translational Research Award Phelan McDermid Syndrome Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Early submissions of letters of intent prior to March 1st are highly encouraged._ We are seeking grant applications which bridge the gap between promising pilot laboratory data and the development of new therapeutics or new clinical…	Not published	Varies
JTMF Foundation Grant JTMF Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The JTMF Foundation Grant focuses on improving the lives of individuals in need, particularly in the Pacific Northwest.	Not published	Varies
Virginia Eernisse Legacy Award The Arc of Texas · Foundation Not published · Varies Virginia Eernisse believed in self-advocacy and compassionately supported individuals to have access to supports and services needed to live well in the community.	Not published	Varies
OCCF: Donna Nigh Foundation Grant Oklahoma City Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The OCCF: Donna Nigh Foundation Grant supports Oklahoma-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and accredited schools that provide essential services to individuals with severe intellectual and developmental disabilities.	Not published	Up to $8K
SAC Developmental Disabilities Grants Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The SAC Developmental Disabilities Grants aim to enhance the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities by funding innovative programs that foster education, independence, and social engagement.	Not published	Up to $3K
Raymond M. Peterson Scholarship San Diego Imperial Counties Developmental Services Foudation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $40K Foundation for Developmental Disabilities	Not published	$500 – $40K
Four Way: The Rose Douglas Grant Four Way Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Four Way Community Foundation, established in 1975, provides vital grants to nonprofits in Josephine and Jackson Counties.	Not published	Up to $10K
Prader-Willi Syndrome Research Grant - 12 Month Larger Grant Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (USA) · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Prader-Willi Syndrome Research Grant, offered by PWSA \| USA, aims to support impactful research projects that enhance knowledge and treatment for individuals affected by PWS.	Not published	Up to $100K

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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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