Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Grants

Last updated October 4, 2026

Grantable tracks 206 active intellectual & developmental disabilities grants in its free grants database, drawn from 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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Frank S. Flowers Charitable Trust Grant T U W Flowers Chrtbl Fndtn Ttee · Foundation Not published · $10K The Frank S. Flowers Charitable Trust, established in 1979, aims to enhance the quality of life in Gloucester County, New Jersey.	Not published	$10K
Children's Guild Foundation Grant The Children's Guild Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Children's Guild Foundation Grant supports non-profit organizations in Western New York that cater to children with special needs.	Not published	Varies
Statewide Self-advocacy Network for Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Grant Minnesota Department of Human Services · Foundation Not published · $50K Statewide Self-advocacy Network for Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities DHS, through its Disability Service Division (STATE), is seeking Proposals from qualified Responders to Establish, Strengthen and Expand a…	Not published	$50K
Apraxia Kids Research Grants: Undergraduate/Masters Student Clinical Research Grant Apraxia Kids · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Apraxia Kids Research Grants provide funding up to $5,000 for undergraduate and master's students conducting clinical research on childhood apraxia of speech. Priority is given to students from historically underrepresented groups.	Not published	Up to $5K
GCCF: Anthony Dartez Endowment Fund Grant Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The GCCF: Anthony Dartez Endowment Fund Grant supports non-profit organizations enhancing the quality of life for South Mississippi citizens.	Not published	Up to $2K
Cecil and David Rosenthal Memorial Fund Achieva · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Imagination Grants: Advancing Opportunity and Inclusion for People Experiencing Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K We advance the promise of human potential by investing in cancer research and accelerating the inclusion of individuals experiencing intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).	Not published	Up to $75K
Backpack to School Vital Life a Marquis and Consonus Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Backpack to School is a Vital Life Foundation initiative providing essential school supplies to children in grades K–6 whose parents work in senior healthcare communities.	Not published	Varies
General Grant Programs The Children's Guild Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Children's Guild Foundation has concentrated its efforts and resources in Western New York since 1910. The Foundation seeks to make transformational change in the lives of children with special needs through grant funding and advocacy.	Rolling	Varies
Prader-Willi Syndrome Mini-Fellowship Grant Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (USA) · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Prader-Willi Syndrome Mini-Fellowship Grant aims to enhance understanding of Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) through clinical proctorships.	Not published	Up to $25K
Marino Family Charitable Foundation Grant Marino Family Charitable Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Marino Family Charitable Foundation provides year-round funding for public charities, primarily assisting individuals with Down syndrome and their families.	Not published	Varies
FPWR Grant Program Foundation for Prader-Willi Research Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Foundation for Prader-Willi Research (FPWR), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting research to advance the understanding and treatment of Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), announces the availability of funds to support innovative…	Not published	Varies
Apraxia Kids Research Grants: Clinical Research Grant Apraxia Kids · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Apraxia Kids Clinical Research Grant, offered by the Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America, supports innovative research on childhood apraxia of speech.	Not published	Up to $50K
Cure Sanfilippo Foundation: Fellowship Award Mechanism Cure Sanfilippo Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: This award is highly competitive and need-based. A Letter of Intent is not required in order to apply._ Funding Opportunities for Sanfilippo Research Interested in Applying for Funding to Research Sanfilippo Syndrome?	Not published	Varies
Bruins Adaptive Skiing Program JB'S Keys to DMD Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Adaptive skiing program in partnership with the Boston Bruins for individuals living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.	Not published	Varies
WHAS Crusade for Children Grants The Whas Crusade for Children Inc · Foundation Not published · $5.4M – $5.7M	Not published	$5.4M – $5.7M
The Parent Coalition Heritage Fund for Adults with Special Needs Grant Akron Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Parent Coalition Heritage Fund for Adults with Special Needs, established in 2011 by the Akron Community Foundation, aims to enhance the quality of life for adults with developmental disabilities by educating residential providers.	Not published	Varies
Jordan Spieth Family Foundation Grants Jordan Spieth Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jordan Spieth Family Foundation offers grants focused on supporting projects in four key areas: Special Needs, Junior Golf, Military Families, and Pediatric Cancer.	Not published	Varies
Lavina Parker Trust Grant Parker Trust · Foundation Not published · $3K – $15K The Lavina Parker Trust Grant aims to support mentally disabled children in Kay County, Oklahoma, established in 1992.	Not published	$3K – $15K
Sandlot Children's Charity Community Grants Sandler Family Foundation the Sandlot Childrens Charity · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K	Not published	Up to $5K
Training Program in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Grant The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia · Foundation Not published · Varies The Training Program in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute offers advanced training for individuals pursuing careers in neuroscience and neurodevelopmental research.	Not published	Varies
HRA: Deborah Munroe Noonan Memorial Research Fund Grant Health Resources in Action Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $160K The HRA: Deborah Munroe Noonan Memorial Research Fund Grant, established in 1947, offers up to $160,000 in two-year grants to enhance the lives of children and adolescents with disabilities.	Not published	Up to $160K
Shooting Star Scholarship - Sunny Days Therapy The Shooting Star Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
DHS Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Grant (Inclusive Health Program) Special Olympics Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · $191K This grant is part of a statewide effort. A total of $12.75 million was being awarded to 91 organizations statewide during this round of funding.	Not published	$191K

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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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