Grants for Disabled

Last updated October 6, 2026

Grantable tracks 893 active grants for disabled in its free grants database, drawn from 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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Lions Individual Grant Application San Diego Lions Welfare Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Downtown San Diego Lions Club provides limited individual grant support through its Welfare Foundation for individuals with specific needs.	Not published	Varies
Audience Access (AUD) Grant Program Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Audience Access (AUD) Grant Program, offered by the Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs, promotes accessibility in the arts for individuals with disabilities.	Not published	Up to $5K
Home Repair and Accessibility Program (HRAP) Northwestern Illinois Community Action Agency · Foundation Not published · Varies NICAA offers the Home Repair and Accessibility Program (HRAP) in partnership with the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA).	Not published	Varies
Graduate Student Scholarship: Student With a Disability Scholarship American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure the recommenders submit their letters of recommendation before the deadline._ Supports CSD graduate students who demonstrate academic achievement and promise.	Not published	Varies
Adventurous Activities in the UK and Overseas Grant The Jeremy Willson Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · £250 - £1,500 The Adventurous Activities in the UK and Overseas Grant by The Jeremy Willson Charitable Trust supports young people under 30 to engage in outdoor adventures.	Not published	£250 - £1,500
Hannah Fitton Living Your Dreams Scholarship Grant Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Inc · Foundation Not published · $813 The Hannah Fitton Living Your Dreams Scholarship, established by Hannah Fitton, aims to empower graduating seniors with physical disabilities from public high schools in the Fox Valley region.	Not published	$813
Colorado Disability Funding Committee Grants Colorado Disability Funding Committee · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Colorado Disability Funding Committee Grants aim to enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities by funding innovative programs.	Not published	Up to $50K
AFM: Tau Grants Allegany Franciscan Ministries Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Allegany Franciscan Ministries’ FY25 Tau Grants will offer unrestricted general operating support for nonprofits that provide services to the following marginalized groups: BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), LGBTQ+, Individuals…	Not published	Varies
Braille Writer Loan Program Kentucky School for the Blind Charitable · Foundation Rolling · Varies Provide braille writers to visually impaired students and adults. A braille writer is a device similar in concept to a typewriter that allows users to produce braille by embossing raised braille dots on special heavyweight paper.	Rolling	Varies
Traditional Grants AWS Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The AWS Foundation offers Traditional Grants aimed at supporting organizations in Northeast Indiana that assist individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities.	Not published	Varies
2025-2027 Adaptive Equipment and Services Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · $5M The 2025-2027 Adaptive Equipment and Services Grant, administered by the Texas Education Agency, aims to provide essential adaptive equipment and services to children with multiple disabilities in Harris County and the Dallas-Fort Worth…	Not published	$5M
Western History Disability Studies and Disabled Scholar Award Grant Western History Association · Foundation Not published · $1K The Western History Disability Studies and Disabled Scholar Award, funded by Alida Boorn, aims to enhance understanding of disability within the context of North American West history.	Not published	$1K
Allegis Group Foundation Grants Allegis Group Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Allegis Group Foundation is a central part of our commitment to giving back to the communities in which we work and live. Incorporated in 2000, this philanthropic arm of our business awards direct grants to nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Varies
Financial Assistance Program Brylan's Feat Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
New York Community Trust - GIVE Initiative Grant Artsconnection Inc · Foundation Not published · $600K Create systemic improvements to arts education for inclusion classrooms containing mixed student bodies of those with and without disabilities.	Not published	$600K
Tourism Regeneration Grant - Micro-Purchase Washington Tourism Alliance · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Tourism Regeneration Grant - Micro-Purchase aims to enhance visitor experiences in rural communities by funding projects up to $50,000.	Not published	Up to $10K
Arthur O. and Clara M. Schlegel Memorial Fund Berks County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Arthur O. & Clara M. Schlegel Memorial Fund provides grants that support the medical costs for children who suffer from a diagnosed condition that creates a permanent structural or superficial deviation from the normal shape or size…	Not published	Varies
Lipe Charitable Trust Grant Lipe Walter E Char · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Lipe Charitable Trust Grant, established by Walter E. Lipe, aims to support the sick and disabled in Denver, Colorado.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Circle of Giving Grant The Ability Experience · Foundation Not published · Up to 25% of chapter fundraising total A grant opportunity for Pi Kappa Phi chapters to financially impact local organizations serving people with disabilities.	Not published	Up to 25% of chapter fundraising total
Rose Francis Foundation Emergency Assistance Fund Grant Rose Francis Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 The Rose Francis Foundation Emergency Assistance Fund provides vital support for families facing financial hardships in Fayetteville, NC.	Not published	$500
Sponsorships & Charitable Support Grant Price Chopper's Golub Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation has been committed to community support for over 85 years, offering funding and in-kind donations to various organizations.	Not published	Varies
Anschutz Family Foundation Grant Anschutz Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Anschutz Family Foundation Grant supports programs that enhance self-sufficiency and community development for economically disadvantaged individuals in Colorado.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Carson Smith Opportunity Scholarship (CSOS) Children First Education Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies Children First Education Fund (CFEF), Utah's first nonprofit scholarship-granting organization, administers the Carson Smith Opportunity Scholarship (CSOS) under contract with the State of Utah, awarding scholarships to eligible students…	Not published	Varies
Rose Douglas Fund Grants Four Way Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Four Way Community Foundation manages the Rose Douglas Fund as a separate grantmaking program within their foundation.	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 6, 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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