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.

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WACO FOUNDATION · June 15, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Immediate Impact Grants Purpose: Provide program, operating or capital support to a wide range of area nonprofits. Geographic Scope: McLennan County-based nonprofits; under special circumstances,…

$100,000 - $500,000
ELEVANCE HEALTH CARES INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Impact Investing Loans Funder: Elevance Health Foundation in partnership with Mission Driven Finance® and Acces CDFI Program Type: Accessible and affordable financing (loans, not grants) Geographic…

BONFILS-STANTON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Mission Statement We invest in equitable arts and culture organizations and nonprofit leaders to create a thriving and just Denver. Bonfils-Stanton Foundation strategically provides grants…

CHILDREN'S INVESTMENT FUND INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Inclusive Futures Capital Grant Program Funder: Children's Investment Fund (CIF) with support from Liberty Mutual Foundation Program Type: Capital grants for accessibility projects Geographic Scope:…

Partial to full tuition assistance (program cost: $2,000/week)
GLADE RUN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Independent Living Experience (ILE) Needs-Based Scholarship Organization: Glade Run Lutheran Services Program Overview: Financial assistance program for young adults ages 18-35 with autism and/or…

INNOVATING WORTHY PROJECTS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Innovating Worthy Projects Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Innovating Worthy Projects Foundation Last Updated: November 13, 2025 Summary The Innovating Worthy Projects Foundation Grant…

Illinois Community College Board · Rolling / Open Foundation

Innovative Bridge and Transition Grant (IL) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Community College Board Amount: US $50,000 - US $375,000 Last Updated: December 13, 2025 Summary The Innovative Bridge and…

New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development · Rolling / Open Foundation

Innovative Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Amount: Up to US $550,000 Last Updated: July 13, 2025…

KENTUCKY SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND CHARITABLE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

INSIGHT Scholarship Funder: Kentucky School for the Blind Charitable Foundation Program: INSIGHT Post-Secondary Preparation Program Award Amount: $5,000 per recipient + fully equipped laptop…

$100,000 (total budget)
THE KELLY S BRUSH FOUNDATION INC · May 31, 2026 Foundation

Inspire the KBF Challenge Status: Active - two-stage application process (LOI then Full Application) Geographic Scope: Not limited to specific region; SCI focus not required Focus Areas: Innovative…

Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority · Rolling / Open Foundation

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Mini Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary The Intellectual and…

BRILLIANT CORNERS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Interim Housing Accessibility Improvement Fund Funder: Brilliant Corners (CA, US) Website: brilliantcorners.org Status: Mentioned as a funding opportunity on Brilliant Corners website Geographic…

JE & ZB BUTLER FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

J.E. & Z.B. Butler Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: J E & Z B Butler Foundation Inc Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The J.E. & Z.B. Butler Foundation Grant aims to foster an inclusive…

PECKHAM VOCATIONAL INDUSTRIES INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jackson National Grant for SWE Internship Program Funder: Jackson National Life Insurance Company Status: Grant awarded to Peckham Award Amount: $10,000 Focus Areas: - Supported Work Experience (SWE)…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR PALM BEACH AND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jacob Branen Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Last Updated: January 11, 2026 Summary Overview Scholarships support…

JAH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

JAH Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: JAH Foundation Last Updated: September 16, 2025 Summary The JAH Foundation, established in 2012 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, is dedicated to supporting…

TAMMY LYNN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jandy Ammons Foundation Grant for Arts Access Funder: The Jandy Ammons Foundation (TJAF) Award Amount: $50,000 Geographic Scope: Raleigh, North Carolina Focus Areas: - Commissioning original artwork…

THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND · Rolling / Open Foundation

JAWS for Windows Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Federation Of The Blind Inc Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary Overview About Us Who We Are The National…

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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