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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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Avery-Fuller-Welch Treatment and Therapy Grants Avery-Fuller-Welch Childrens Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants to nonprofits administering restorative/remedial therapy for children (<=21) from low-income families in five program areas: speech therapy (incl. devices), psychotherapy, remedial education, physical/occupational therapy (incl.… | |
| Kuni Foundation- Imagination Planning Grant for IDD Housing Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Kuni Foundation's Imagination Planning Grant focuses on addressing the urgent need for quality, affordable housing for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Oregon and Washington. | |
| Global Down Syndrome Foundation- Education Awards Grant Global Down Syndrome Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Global Down Syndrome Foundation's Education Awards support innovative educational programs aimed at enhancing the lives of individuals with Down syndrome. | |
| Colleen Maher Inspirational Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of Northern Illinois · Foundation Not published · Varies The Colleen Maher Inspirational Scholarship supports individuals with intellectual disabilities, aged 18-25, who are current students or graduates of Rockford Public Schools. | |
| FRAXA Fellowships Grant FRAXA Research Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K FRAXA Fellowships aim to accelerate the discovery of effective treatments for Fragile X syndrome, offering $50,000 per year for up to two years. | |
| Behavioral Health Mini Grant Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Behavioral Health Mini Grant, administered by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority, offers financial support of up to $2,500 to help individuals with mental health needs improve their quality of life. | |
| Joe Freed Empowerment Fund Grant Keweenaw Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $6K The Joe Freed Empowerment Fund offers $6,000 in grants to support programs empowering individuals with mental or developmental disabilities in the Copper Country. |
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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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