Grants for Disabled

Last updated October 5, 2026

Grantable tracks 893 active grants for disabled in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 12 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 432 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 893; from 654 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $2,500–$40K
Total listed funding: $82.6M; across 432 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 45; 40 with a published date

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Camp Fire National Friendship Fund Camp Fire · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Fills in funding gaps throughout the national Camp Fire network, extends existing scholarship programs, and supports projects that remove barriers to accessibility and participation in camp and outdoor programs.	Not published	Up to $5K
Shelley Bergum Higher Education Scholarship East Bay Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies East Bay Comunity Foundation is helping build a community that is worthy of the people who call this amazing place home.	Not published	Varies
FJ Brotherton Charitable Trust Grant FJ Brotherton Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The FJ Brotherton Charitable Trust Grant aims to support charitable organizations, focusing on arts, education, and social services primarily in the northeastern United States.	Not published	Varies
The Joseph L. Ruby Student Scholarship Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarship for students pursuing education related to aging services and support for older adults and individuals with disabilities.	Not published	Varies
Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) Vancouver Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K	Not published	Up to $50K
Diversity, Inclusion and Visibility Virginia Board for People with Disabilities · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Field of Interest Funds- Copper Shores Community Wellness and Recreation Fund Grant Keweenaw Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Copper Shores Community Wellness and Recreation Fund aims to enhance physical activity and nutrition through financial support for projects that create or improve accessible outdoor recreational resources in Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw…	Not published	Up to $10K
Kentucky Fried Wishes Grant Program - Improving Health & Wellbeing Kentucky Fried Chicken Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note:_ _Here are the other Kentucky Fried Wishes Grant Programs -_ Non-profit organizations can apply for a $10,000 grant to fund an actionable project on their wish list.	Not published	Varies
Nike Community Impact Fund - Belgium Grant Nike Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to €6,000 The Nike Community Impact Fund in Belgium supports local sports clubs and associations that work with vulnerable youth in Antwerp, Limburg, and Flemish Brabant.	Not published	Up to €6,000
Nordic Welfare Centre Grant Nordic Welfare Centre · Foundation Not published · kr5,000 - kr9,000 The Nordic Welfare Centre Grant supports initiatives aimed at improving the rights and participation of individuals with disabilities in Nordic countries.	Not published	kr5,000 - kr9,000
Emergency Relief Fund Metropolitan Regional Arts Council · Foundation Rolling · $500 Provides short-term, rapid relief to artists facing unexpected lost income or expenses due to personal/professional emergencies or natural disasters.	Rolling	$500
Alzheimer's Disease & Related Dementia Mini Grant Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Alzheimer's Disease & Related Dementia Mini Grant, administered by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority, provides financial support up to $2,500 for beneficiaries facing Alzheimer's and related conditions.	Not published	Up to $3K
Art Pratt Foundation Grant Art Pratt Foundation of Old Mission RC · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Art Pratt Foundation, associated with the Old Mission Rotary Club, provides grants primarily benefiting children, youth, and disadvantaged individuals.	Not published	Up to $10K
HRA: Deborah Munroe Noonan Memorial Research Fund Grant Health Resources in Action Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $160K The HRA: Deborah Munroe Noonan Memorial Research Fund Grant, established in 1947, offers up to $160,000 in two-year grants to enhance the lives of children and adolescents with disabilities.	Not published	Up to $160K
Health First Wellness Grants Health First Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $360K Community-based health improvement grants awarded by the Health First Foundation to address health disparities and wellness needs in Brevard County.	Not published	$360K
Shooting Star Scholarship - Sunny Days Therapy The Shooting Star Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust Scholarship Fund of DJCF Grant Dallas Jewish Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust Scholarship Fund, managed by the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation, offers two $10,000 awards for graduate and doctoral students in special education across Texas.	Not published	$10K
Assistive Technology Program Multiple Sclerosis Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Assistive Technology Program may help locate, partially fund, or provide full funding for assistive technology needs.	Not published	Varies
Grant Request - Under $2,500 The Joey Pizzano Memorial Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K Funding Restrictions - Grant funds may NOT be used for:	Not published	$3K
Global Disability Development Fund (GDDF) and Africa Fund (AF) RI Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Midwest Award For Artists With Disabilities Arts Midwest Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: We acknowledge both identity first and person first framing of disability identity.	Not published	Varies
Dorothy E. Ann Fund (D.E.A.F.)- Teacher Mini-Grants Columbus Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Dorothy E. Ann Fund (D.E.A.F.) provides Teacher Mini-Grants aimed at enhancing the educational experience of deaf and hard-of-hearing youth.	Not published	Up to $500
Community Development Block Grant State Not published · $100 – $10M Supports planning and implementation of housing, economic development, public facilities, public services, and accessibility modifications. Project must primarily benefit persons of low and moderate income.	Not published	$100 – $10M
Van Program Grant Variety - the Children's Charity of Iowa · Foundation Not published · Varies The Van Program by Variety - the Children's Charity of Iowa offers vital transportation services to at-risk and underprivileged children.	Not published	Varies

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About 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for disabled award?

Of the 893 grants for disabled Grantable lists as of October 5, 2026, 432 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $2,500 and $40K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for disabled?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are The National Federation of the Blind (17), Christopher Reeve Foundation (7), Filling the Gap Inc (7), Berks County Community Foundation Inc (6), and Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (6). In all, 654 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for disabled due?

Of 893 grants listed, 45 accept applications on a rolling basis, 40 have a published upcoming deadline, 158 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 650 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 53% fall in October–December.

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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