Overview Founded in 1953 as the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with a range of…
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.
Presbyterian Mission Agency Thank Offering grants for nonprofits whose project will work with women, children, youth, young adults, persons of diverse races and/or ethnicities and/or persons with…
The purpose of this program is to support small new or expanded projects, or small capital improvement projects, that will work with women, children, youth, young adults, persons of diverse races…
Professional Development and Artistic Planning Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Arts, Inc. Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: May 22, 2025 Summary The Professional Development and Artistic…
Professional Speakers Benefit Fund (PSBF) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Speakers Association Foundation Last Updated: February 02, 2026 Summary The Professional Speakers Benefit Fund (PSBF)…
Program/Operating Support Grants Purpose: Intended for agencies whose programs or services give attention to identifying and addressing the root causes of area challenges, including the social…
Programming Fellowship Status: Applications currently closed Overview: A paid, seven-month fellowship (April–August) designed for Greater New Orleans-based aspiring film programmers to build skills…
Project Grants Overview: The Altrusa International Foundation provides assistance to Altrusa Clubs to carry out independent programs of community service. Funding Focus Areas: - Cycle One (Sept 15…
Project Vision Aid Focus Area: Providing assistive technology to children with low vision Overview: The Vision of Children Foundation donates iPads and cutting-edge handheld video magnifiers to…
Provide Support Services to Families of Children with Disabilities Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Human Services Amount: Up to US $93,000 Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary…
Psychosocial Research - PSR Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Craig H. Neilsen Foundation Amount: Up to US $200,000 Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary The Craig H. Neilsen…
Public Sector Apprenticeship Program Funder: U.S. Department of Labor Award Amount: $6 million federal grant over four years Geographic Scope: Statewide California Status: Active/Awarded Announcement…
PVA Education Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Paralyzed Veterans of America Amount: Up to US $75,000 Last Updated: October 06, 2025 Summary The PVA Education Foundation Grant Program,…
PVA Research Grants & Fellowships Status: ACTIVE Funder: Paralyzed Veterans of America Amount: Up to US $200,000 Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Paralyzed Veterans of America Research…
PWDF Pilot Grant Program Funder: People With Disabilities Foundation (PWDF) Geographic Scope: California (based in San Francisco, Bay Area focus) Mission Alignment: PWDF provides grants to nonprofit…
Quality of Life (QOL) Grants Program Status: Active since spring 2022 Geographic Scope: New England residents Focus Areas: - Equipment and modifications for individuals with traumatic spinal cord…
Quality of Life Grants Program Overview: Created by Dana Reeve, the Quality of Life Grants Program aims to empower individuals with disabilities and their families by providing grants to nonprofit…
Quality of Life Grants Program: Direct Effect- Tier 1 Status: ACTIVE Funder: Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $24,999 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The Quality of…
Quality of Life Grants Program: Expanded Impact Status: ACTIVE Funder: Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Christopher & Dana…
Quality of Life Grants Program: Priority Impact Grants- Tier 2 Status: ACTIVE Funder: Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Amount: US $25,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: September 17, 2025 Summary The…
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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