Corey, Luzaich, de Ghetaldi & Riddle Legacy Scholarship Funder: San Mateo County Bar Association Overview: The law firm of Corey, Luzaich, de Ghetaldi & Riddle LLP established this scholarship to…
Grants for Disabled
Grants for people with disabilities fund accessibility improvements, assistive technology, employment programs, independent living services, and organizations that serve the disability community. Major funding comes from the Administration for Community Living, Department of Education, and foundations dedicated to disability rights and inclusion.
COVID-19 Grassroots Justice Fund Status: Completed (first grantees announced, more funding continuing) Description: A one-time fund created in partnership with multiple organizations to support…
Craig H. Neilsen Foundation: Community Support Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Craig H. Neilsen Foundation Amount: US $25,000 - US $200,000 Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary The Craig H. Neilsen…
Creating Inclusive Communities (RFP 1) - Agency: Virginia Board for People with Disabilities - Application Period: Close: November 3, 2023
Creating Inclusive Communities (RFP 2) - Agency: Virginia Board for People with Disabilities - Application Period: Close: November 3, 2023
Creating Opportunity & Independence Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Craig H. Neilsen Foundation Amount: US $25,000 - US $200,000 Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The Craig H. Neilsen Foundation's…
Creative Connections Funder: Metropolitan Regional Arts Council (MRAC) Geographic Scope: Minnesota (Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, or Washington counties) Funding Amount: Up to…
Creative Impact Scholarship Award Amount: $2,500 Program Focus: For artists shaping inclusive communities through creativity. This scholarship provides funding for North Pole Studio programming fees,…
CRISPR/Cas9 Technology Research Grant - UT Southwestern Medical Center Funder: Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) Award Amount: $250,000 Focus Area: Gene therapy and CRISPR/Cas9 technology…
CRN Individual with Cystinosis Scholarship Overview: This scholarship provides assistance to students diagnosed with cystinosis who are enrolling in or currently attending a regionally accredited…
CRN Sierra Woodward Sibling Scholarship Overview: This scholarship fund provides supplemental financial assistance to students who have a sibling with cystinosis and are enrolling in a regionally…
Crocker Barker CHARGE Sibling Scholarship Funder: CHARGE Syndrome Foundation Purpose: Recognize and support siblings of individuals with CHARGE syndrome by providing educational opportunities for…
Crown Automotive Charities/Hawkins Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dwayne Hawkins Family Foundation Inc Last Updated: March 12, 2026 Summary The Hawkins Family Foundation Grant…
Curry Award for Girls and Young Women Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Silicon Valley Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: January 04, 2026 Summary The Curry Award for Girls and…
Dallas Foundation: Summer Grant Cycle Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dallas Foundation A Tx Nonprofit Corporation Amount: US $5,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary The Dallas Foundation's…
Dance/USA Institute for Leadership Training (DILT) Status: Active program (2024 applications closed as of extraction date) Geographic Scope: National (United States) Program Description: DILT is a…
Daniel and Susan Pfau Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Cincinnati Foundation Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary The Daniel and Susan Pfau Foundation, established in 1994, focuses on…
Daniel Jordan Fiddle Scholarship Fund for Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorders Overview: A scholarship program established through collaboration between The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation and SARRC…
Daniel Treanor Inclusive Innovator Award Overview: Award recognizing NFTE alumni who embody the spirit of innovation and inclusion that drives social change and economic opportunity for all. Award…
Daniels Fund Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Daniels Fund Amount: Approximately US $75,000 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The Daniels Fund Grants Program offers support to nonprofit…
Frequently Asked Questions
- What federal agencies fund disability programs?
- The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is the primary funder for disability and aging services. The Department of Education funds vocational rehabilitation and special education. HHS funds disability research and services. The Department of Labor supports disability employment programs through the Office of Disability Employment Policy.
- Are there grants for disability-owned businesses?
- Yes. Service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) qualify for government contract set-asides and specific grant programs. The SBA and state agencies offer programs for entrepreneurs with disabilities. Foundations like the National Organization on Disability and various corporate programs also fund disability entrepreneurship.
- Can individuals with disabilities get grants?
- Many grants target organizations rather than individuals, but some programs provide direct assistance — including assistive technology grants, home modification funding, education scholarships, and vocational training grants. State vocational rehabilitation agencies are often the best starting point for individual disability grants.
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