Quality of Life Grants Program: Priority Impact Grants- Tier 3 Status: ACTIVE Funder: Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Amount: Up to US $40,000 Last Updated: August 31, 2025 Summary The Quality 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.
Quality of Life Grants Program: Priority Impact Grants- Tier 4 Status: ACTIVE Funder: Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: August 31, 2025 Summary The Quality of…
R.D. Beirne Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: R D Beirne Trust Fund Last Updated: July 16, 2025 Summary The R.D. Beirne Trust Grant aims to support quality human services for underserved populations…
Ramps Program Overview: dis Ability Connections works in collaboration with the Jackson Rotary Clubs to build residential ramps for children and adults with disabilities living in Jackson County.…
Rapid Response: Access Improvement Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ability Central Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: September 26, 2025 Summary Ability Central offers the Rapid Response:…
RDML Helena Mishoe Diversity "BELIEVE" Scholarship Overview: The RDML Helena O. Mishoe Diversity "BELIEVE" Scholarship was established to encourage and support the career dreams of high school…
Overview _NOTE : In Spring 2025, Reader’s Digest Partners for Sight Foundation will share a new Grant process. The Foundation will next consider new funding requests in FY2026 which begins July 1,…
RECREATION – Trail Accessibility Assessment Evaluates existing trails or proposed sites from the perspective of individuals with mobility challenges and provides practical, professional…
Recreational Programs for Individuals with Disabilities Grant Overview: The grant supports recreational programs for individuals with disabilities. Award Amount: Up to $1,500 total per year Focus…
Rees-Jones Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rees-Jones Foundation Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Summary The Rees-Jones Foundation, established in 2006, is dedicated to improving the quality of…
Ren H. Rice Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Innovia Foundation Last Updated: January 07, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Ren H. The next deadline for this grant is Fri, 05 Mar 2027.…
Research Grant Application - New Application Funder: Morton Cure Paralysis Fund (MCPF) Geographic Scope: United States (Minnesota-based funder) Focus Areas: Cutting-edge spinal cord injury (SCI)…
Research Grant Application - Renewal Application Funder: Morton Cure Paralysis Fund (MCPF) Geographic Scope: United States (Minnesota-based funder) Focus Areas: Continuation of previously funded…
Overview Research Supplement to Promote Diversity in Science Purpose To enable current AHA awardees to identify and serve as mentors for predoctoral and postdoctoral fellows from underrepresented…
Resilient Student Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Aiaa Foundation Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: December 08, 2025 Summary The Resilient Student Scholarship, established in 2023 by AIAA…
Return to Dirt Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: High Fives Nonprofit Foundation Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary The Return to Dirt Program by the High Fives Foundation offers individuals…
RI Livable Home Modification Grants Administrator: RI Governor's Commission on Disabilities Purpose: Provides funding to assist homeowners and renters in retrofitting (adapting) homes or apartments…
Overview Richard W. Thompson Family Fund Established in 2007 to support three purposes: programs and services on behalf of disabled adults; adult education; and unrestricted support for community…
RIF: Grants from Specialized Health Funds Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Rhode Island Community Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary The Rhode Island…
RISE Scholarship Program for High School High Tech Students Overview: The Able Trust partnered with the Florida Prepaid College Foundation in a one-to-one match to fund 46 Florida Prepaid College…
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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